❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks details on reviews, committees, inquiries, and taskforces established within the Environment portfolio since March 2001, including costs, personnel, and timelines. The Minister provides specific information for the Botanic Garden and Parks Authority and Conservation and Land Management.
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(1) How many reviews, committees, inquiries and taskforces have been established since March 2001?
(2) Will the Minister list all the reviews, committees, inquiries and taskforces that have been established since March 2001?
(3) What is the name and qualification of each person who heads each review, committee, inquiry and taskforce that has been established?
(4) Will the Minister list the commencement date and the completion date for all reviews, committees, inquiries and taskforces that have been established?
(5) Will the Minister list the total cost of sitting fees and the total cost for each of the reviews, committees, inquiries and taskforces that have been established?
(6) Will the Minister list the cost of sitting fees to date and estimated total final cost of each review, committee, inquiry and taskforce that is still current?
(1) How many reviews, committees, inquiries and taskforces have been established since March 2001?
(2) Will the Minister list all the reviews, committees, inquiries and taskforces that have been established since March 2001?
(3) What is the name and qualification of each person who heads each review, committee, inquiry and taskforce that has been established?
(4) Will the Minister list the commencement date and the completion date for all reviews, committees, inquiries and taskforces that have been established?
(5) Will the Minister list the total cost of sitting fees and the total cost for each of the reviews, committees, inquiries and taskforces that have been established?
(6) Will the Minister list the cost of sitting fees to date and estimated total final cost of each review, committee, inquiry and taskforce that is still current?
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16 August 2005
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Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for the Environment
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109 days
The Minister for the Environment; Science has provided the following response: Botanic Garden and Parks Authority: (1) 2 (2) Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority - Performance, Effectiveness and Efficiency Review (3) Dr Bruce Hamilton of Hamilton Integrated Management. Prior to becoming a consultant, Dr Hamilton was CEO of the Waterways Commission (1986 to 1996) and is qualified B.Sc Hons (UWA), PhD Organic Chemistry (UWA), and Grad. Dip. Public Administration (Curtin University of Technology). (4) Commenced 20 December 2001 completed 19 February 2002. (5) No sitting fees paid. Consultant's fees totalled $10,350. (6) Not applicable. (2) Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority - Section 54 Review of Effectiveness and the need for the continuation of the Functions of the Authority, October 2004 (3) Dr Bruce Hamilton of Hamilton Integrated Management. Prior to becoming a consultant, Dr Hamilton was CEO of the Waterways Commission (1986 to 1996) and is qualified B.Sc Hons (UWA), PhD Organic Chemistry (UWA), and Grad. Dip. Public Administration (Curtin University of Technology). (4) Commenced May 2004 and completed in December 2004. (5) No sitting fees paid. Consultant's fee totalled $12,700. (6) Not applicable. Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) 14 (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Stakeholders Reference Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 30 November 2001. The last meeting was held on 12 April 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
Botanic Garden and Parks Authority: (1) 2 (2) Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority - Performance, Effectiveness and Efficiency Review (3) Dr Bruce Hamilton of Hamilton Integrated Management. Prior to becoming a consultant, Dr Hamilton was CEO of the Waterways Commission (1986 to 1996) and is qualified B.Sc Hons (UWA), PhD Organic Chemistry (UWA), and Grad. Dip. Public Administration (Curtin University of Technology). (4) Commenced 20 December 2001 completed 19 February 2002. (5) No sitting fees paid. Consultant's fees totalled $10,350. (6) Not applicable. (2) Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority - Section 54 Review of Effectiveness and the need for the continuation of the Functions of the Authority, October 2004 (3) Dr Bruce Hamilton of Hamilton Integrated Management. Prior to becoming a consultant, Dr Hamilton was CEO of the Waterways Commission (1986 to 1996) and is qualified B.Sc Hons (UWA), PhD Organic Chemistry (UWA), and Grad. Dip. Public Administration (Curtin University of Technology). (4) Commenced May 2004 and completed in December 2004. (5) No sitting fees paid. Consultant's fee totalled $12,700. (6) Not applicable. Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) 14 (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Stakeholders Reference Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 30 November 2001. The last meeting was held on 12 April 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(1) 2 (2) Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority - Performance, Effectiveness and Efficiency Review (3) Dr Bruce Hamilton of Hamilton Integrated Management. Prior to becoming a consultant, Dr Hamilton was CEO of the Waterways Commission (1986 to 1996) and is qualified B.Sc Hons (UWA), PhD Organic Chemistry (UWA), and Grad. Dip. Public Administration (Curtin University of Technology). (4) Commenced 20 December 2001 completed 19 February 2002. (5) No sitting fees paid. Consultant's fees totalled $10,350. (6) Not applicable. (2) Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority - Section 54 Review of Effectiveness and the need for the continuation of the Functions of the Authority, October 2004 (3) Dr Bruce Hamilton of Hamilton Integrated Management. Prior to becoming a consultant, Dr Hamilton was CEO of the Waterways Commission (1986 to 1996) and is qualified B.Sc Hons (UWA), PhD Organic Chemistry (UWA), and Grad. Dip. Public Administration (Curtin University of Technology). (4) Commenced May 2004 and completed in December 2004. (5) No sitting fees paid. Consultant's fee totalled $12,700. (6) Not applicable. Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) 14 (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Stakeholders Reference Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 30 November 2001. The last meeting was held on 12 April 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority - Performance, Effectiveness and Efficiency Review (3) Dr Bruce Hamilton of Hamilton Integrated Management. Prior to becoming a consultant, Dr Hamilton was CEO of the Waterways Commission (1986 to 1996) and is qualified B.Sc Hons (UWA), PhD Organic Chemistry (UWA), and Grad. Dip. Public Administration (Curtin University of Technology). (4) Commenced 20 December 2001 completed 19 February 2002. (5) No sitting fees paid. Consultant's fees totalled $10,350. (6) Not applicable. (2) Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority - Section 54 Review of Effectiveness and the need for the continuation of the Functions of the Authority, October 2004 (3) Dr Bruce Hamilton of Hamilton Integrated Management. Prior to becoming a consultant, Dr Hamilton was CEO of the Waterways Commission (1986 to 1996) and is qualified B.Sc Hons (UWA), PhD Organic Chemistry (UWA), and Grad. Dip. Public Administration (Curtin University of Technology). (4) Commenced May 2004 and completed in December 2004. (5) No sitting fees paid. Consultant's fee totalled $12,700. (6) Not applicable. Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) 14 (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Stakeholders Reference Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 30 November 2001. The last meeting was held on 12 April 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Dr Bruce Hamilton of Hamilton Integrated Management. Prior to becoming a consultant, Dr Hamilton was CEO of the Waterways Commission (1986 to 1996) and is qualified B.Sc Hons (UWA), PhD Organic Chemistry (UWA), and Grad. Dip. Public Administration (Curtin University of Technology). (4) Commenced 20 December 2001 completed 19 February 2002. (5) No sitting fees paid. Consultant's fees totalled $10,350. (6) Not applicable. (2) Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority - Section 54 Review of Effectiveness and the need for the continuation of the Functions of the Authority, October 2004 (3) Dr Bruce Hamilton of Hamilton Integrated Management. Prior to becoming a consultant, Dr Hamilton was CEO of the Waterways Commission (1986 to 1996) and is qualified B.Sc Hons (UWA), PhD Organic Chemistry (UWA), and Grad. Dip. Public Administration (Curtin University of Technology). (4) Commenced May 2004 and completed in December 2004. (5) No sitting fees paid. Consultant's fee totalled $12,700. (6) Not applicable. Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) 14 (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Stakeholders Reference Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 30 November 2001. The last meeting was held on 12 April 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commenced 20 December 2001 completed 19 February 2002. (5) No sitting fees paid. Consultant's fees totalled $10,350. (6) Not applicable. (2) Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority - Section 54 Review of Effectiveness and the need for the continuation of the Functions of the Authority, October 2004 (3) Dr Bruce Hamilton of Hamilton Integrated Management. Prior to becoming a consultant, Dr Hamilton was CEO of the Waterways Commission (1986 to 1996) and is qualified B.Sc Hons (UWA), PhD Organic Chemistry (UWA), and Grad. Dip. Public Administration (Curtin University of Technology). (4) Commenced May 2004 and completed in December 2004. (5) No sitting fees paid. Consultant's fee totalled $12,700. (6) Not applicable. Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) 14 (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Stakeholders Reference Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 30 November 2001. The last meeting was held on 12 April 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) No sitting fees paid. Consultant's fees totalled $10,350. (6) Not applicable. (2) Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority - Section 54 Review of Effectiveness and the need for the continuation of the Functions of the Authority, October 2004 (3) Dr Bruce Hamilton of Hamilton Integrated Management. Prior to becoming a consultant, Dr Hamilton was CEO of the Waterways Commission (1986 to 1996) and is qualified B.Sc Hons (UWA), PhD Organic Chemistry (UWA), and Grad. Dip. Public Administration (Curtin University of Technology). (4) Commenced May 2004 and completed in December 2004. (5) No sitting fees paid. Consultant's fee totalled $12,700. (6) Not applicable. Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) 14 (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Stakeholders Reference Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 30 November 2001. The last meeting was held on 12 April 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority - Section 54 Review of Effectiveness and the need for the continuation of the Functions of the Authority, October 2004 (3) Dr Bruce Hamilton of Hamilton Integrated Management. Prior to becoming a consultant, Dr Hamilton was CEO of the Waterways Commission (1986 to 1996) and is qualified B.Sc Hons (UWA), PhD Organic Chemistry (UWA), and Grad. Dip. Public Administration (Curtin University of Technology). (4) Commenced May 2004 and completed in December 2004. (5) No sitting fees paid. Consultant's fee totalled $12,700. (6) Not applicable. Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) 14 (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Stakeholders Reference Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 30 November 2001. The last meeting was held on 12 April 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority - Section 54 Review of Effectiveness and the need for the continuation of the Functions of the Authority, October 2004 (3) Dr Bruce Hamilton of Hamilton Integrated Management. Prior to becoming a consultant, Dr Hamilton was CEO of the Waterways Commission (1986 to 1996) and is qualified B.Sc Hons (UWA), PhD Organic Chemistry (UWA), and Grad. Dip. Public Administration (Curtin University of Technology). (4) Commenced May 2004 and completed in December 2004. (5) No sitting fees paid. Consultant's fee totalled $12,700. (6) Not applicable. Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) 14 (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Stakeholders Reference Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 30 November 2001. The last meeting was held on 12 April 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Dr Bruce Hamilton of Hamilton Integrated Management. Prior to becoming a consultant, Dr Hamilton was CEO of the Waterways Commission (1986 to 1996) and is qualified B.Sc Hons (UWA), PhD Organic Chemistry (UWA), and Grad. Dip. Public Administration (Curtin University of Technology). (4) Commenced May 2004 and completed in December 2004. (5) No sitting fees paid. Consultant's fee totalled $12,700. (6) Not applicable. Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) 14 (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Stakeholders Reference Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 30 November 2001. The last meeting was held on 12 April 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commenced May 2004 and completed in December 2004. (5) No sitting fees paid. Consultant's fee totalled $12,700. (6) Not applicable. Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) 14 (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Stakeholders Reference Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 30 November 2001. The last meeting was held on 12 April 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) No sitting fees paid. Consultant's fee totalled $12,700. (6) Not applicable. Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) 14 (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Stakeholders Reference Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 30 November 2001. The last meeting was held on 12 April 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) 14 (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Stakeholders Reference Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 30 November 2001. The last meeting was held on 12 April 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) 14 (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Stakeholders Reference Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 30 November 2001. The last meeting was held on 12 April 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) 14 (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Stakeholders Reference Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 30 November 2001. The last meeting was held on 12 April 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(1) 14 (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Stakeholders Reference Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 30 November 2001. The last meeting was held on 12 April 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Walpole Wilderness Area Stakeholders Reference Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 30 November 2001. The last meeting was held on 12 April 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 30 November 2001. The last meeting was held on 12 April 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) The first meeting was held on 30 November 2001. The last meeting was held on 12 April 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable.
Botanic Garden and Parks Authority: (1) 2 (2) Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority - Performance, Effectiveness and Efficiency Review (3) Dr Bruce Hamilton of Hamilton Integrated Management. Prior to becoming a consultant, Dr Hamilton was CEO of the Waterways Commission (1986 to 1996) and is qualified B.Sc Hons (UWA), PhD Organic Chemistry (UWA), and Grad. Dip. Public Administration (Curtin University of Technology). (4) Commenced 20 December 2001 completed 19 February 2002. (5) No sitting fees paid. Consultant's fees totalled $10,350. (6) Not applicable. (2) Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority - Section 54 Review of Effectiveness and the need for the continuation of the Functions of the Authority, October 2004 (3) Dr Bruce Hamilton of Hamilton Integrated Management. Prior to becoming a consultant, Dr Hamilton was CEO of the Waterways Commission (1986 to 1996) and is qualified B.Sc Hons (UWA), PhD Organic Chemistry (UWA), and Grad. Dip. Public Administration (Curtin University of Technology). (4) Commenced May 2004 and completed in December 2004. (5) No sitting fees paid. Consultant's fee totalled $12,700. (6) Not applicable. Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) 14 (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Stakeholders Reference Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 30 November 2001. The last meeting was held on 12 April 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(1) 2 (2) Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority - Performance, Effectiveness and Efficiency Review (3) Dr Bruce Hamilton of Hamilton Integrated Management. Prior to becoming a consultant, Dr Hamilton was CEO of the Waterways Commission (1986 to 1996) and is qualified B.Sc Hons (UWA), PhD Organic Chemistry (UWA), and Grad. Dip. Public Administration (Curtin University of Technology). (4) Commenced 20 December 2001 completed 19 February 2002. (5) No sitting fees paid. Consultant's fees totalled $10,350. (6) Not applicable. (2) Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority - Section 54 Review of Effectiveness and the need for the continuation of the Functions of the Authority, October 2004 (3) Dr Bruce Hamilton of Hamilton Integrated Management. Prior to becoming a consultant, Dr Hamilton was CEO of the Waterways Commission (1986 to 1996) and is qualified B.Sc Hons (UWA), PhD Organic Chemistry (UWA), and Grad. Dip. Public Administration (Curtin University of Technology). (4) Commenced May 2004 and completed in December 2004. (5) No sitting fees paid. Consultant's fee totalled $12,700. (6) Not applicable. Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) 14 (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Stakeholders Reference Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 30 November 2001. The last meeting was held on 12 April 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority - Performance, Effectiveness and Efficiency Review (3) Dr Bruce Hamilton of Hamilton Integrated Management. Prior to becoming a consultant, Dr Hamilton was CEO of the Waterways Commission (1986 to 1996) and is qualified B.Sc Hons (UWA), PhD Organic Chemistry (UWA), and Grad. Dip. Public Administration (Curtin University of Technology). (4) Commenced 20 December 2001 completed 19 February 2002. (5) No sitting fees paid. Consultant's fees totalled $10,350. (6) Not applicable. (2) Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority - Section 54 Review of Effectiveness and the need for the continuation of the Functions of the Authority, October 2004 (3) Dr Bruce Hamilton of Hamilton Integrated Management. Prior to becoming a consultant, Dr Hamilton was CEO of the Waterways Commission (1986 to 1996) and is qualified B.Sc Hons (UWA), PhD Organic Chemistry (UWA), and Grad. Dip. Public Administration (Curtin University of Technology). (4) Commenced May 2004 and completed in December 2004. (5) No sitting fees paid. Consultant's fee totalled $12,700. (6) Not applicable. Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) 14 (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Stakeholders Reference Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 30 November 2001. The last meeting was held on 12 April 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Dr Bruce Hamilton of Hamilton Integrated Management. Prior to becoming a consultant, Dr Hamilton was CEO of the Waterways Commission (1986 to 1996) and is qualified B.Sc Hons (UWA), PhD Organic Chemistry (UWA), and Grad. Dip. Public Administration (Curtin University of Technology). (4) Commenced 20 December 2001 completed 19 February 2002. (5) No sitting fees paid. Consultant's fees totalled $10,350. (6) Not applicable. (2) Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority - Section 54 Review of Effectiveness and the need for the continuation of the Functions of the Authority, October 2004 (3) Dr Bruce Hamilton of Hamilton Integrated Management. Prior to becoming a consultant, Dr Hamilton was CEO of the Waterways Commission (1986 to 1996) and is qualified B.Sc Hons (UWA), PhD Organic Chemistry (UWA), and Grad. Dip. Public Administration (Curtin University of Technology). (4) Commenced May 2004 and completed in December 2004. (5) No sitting fees paid. Consultant's fee totalled $12,700. (6) Not applicable. Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) 14 (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Stakeholders Reference Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 30 November 2001. The last meeting was held on 12 April 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commenced 20 December 2001 completed 19 February 2002. (5) No sitting fees paid. Consultant's fees totalled $10,350. (6) Not applicable. (2) Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority - Section 54 Review of Effectiveness and the need for the continuation of the Functions of the Authority, October 2004 (3) Dr Bruce Hamilton of Hamilton Integrated Management. Prior to becoming a consultant, Dr Hamilton was CEO of the Waterways Commission (1986 to 1996) and is qualified B.Sc Hons (UWA), PhD Organic Chemistry (UWA), and Grad. Dip. Public Administration (Curtin University of Technology). (4) Commenced May 2004 and completed in December 2004. (5) No sitting fees paid. Consultant's fee totalled $12,700. (6) Not applicable. Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) 14 (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Stakeholders Reference Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 30 November 2001. The last meeting was held on 12 April 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) No sitting fees paid. Consultant's fees totalled $10,350. (6) Not applicable. (2) Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority - Section 54 Review of Effectiveness and the need for the continuation of the Functions of the Authority, October 2004 (3) Dr Bruce Hamilton of Hamilton Integrated Management. Prior to becoming a consultant, Dr Hamilton was CEO of the Waterways Commission (1986 to 1996) and is qualified B.Sc Hons (UWA), PhD Organic Chemistry (UWA), and Grad. Dip. Public Administration (Curtin University of Technology). (4) Commenced May 2004 and completed in December 2004. (5) No sitting fees paid. Consultant's fee totalled $12,700. (6) Not applicable. Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) 14 (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Stakeholders Reference Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 30 November 2001. The last meeting was held on 12 April 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority - Section 54 Review of Effectiveness and the need for the continuation of the Functions of the Authority, October 2004 (3) Dr Bruce Hamilton of Hamilton Integrated Management. Prior to becoming a consultant, Dr Hamilton was CEO of the Waterways Commission (1986 to 1996) and is qualified B.Sc Hons (UWA), PhD Organic Chemistry (UWA), and Grad. Dip. Public Administration (Curtin University of Technology). (4) Commenced May 2004 and completed in December 2004. (5) No sitting fees paid. Consultant's fee totalled $12,700. (6) Not applicable. Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) 14 (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Stakeholders Reference Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 30 November 2001. The last meeting was held on 12 April 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority - Section 54 Review of Effectiveness and the need for the continuation of the Functions of the Authority, October 2004 (3) Dr Bruce Hamilton of Hamilton Integrated Management. Prior to becoming a consultant, Dr Hamilton was CEO of the Waterways Commission (1986 to 1996) and is qualified B.Sc Hons (UWA), PhD Organic Chemistry (UWA), and Grad. Dip. Public Administration (Curtin University of Technology). (4) Commenced May 2004 and completed in December 2004. (5) No sitting fees paid. Consultant's fee totalled $12,700. (6) Not applicable. Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) 14 (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Stakeholders Reference Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 30 November 2001. The last meeting was held on 12 April 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Dr Bruce Hamilton of Hamilton Integrated Management. Prior to becoming a consultant, Dr Hamilton was CEO of the Waterways Commission (1986 to 1996) and is qualified B.Sc Hons (UWA), PhD Organic Chemistry (UWA), and Grad. Dip. Public Administration (Curtin University of Technology). (4) Commenced May 2004 and completed in December 2004. (5) No sitting fees paid. Consultant's fee totalled $12,700. (6) Not applicable. Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) 14 (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Stakeholders Reference Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 30 November 2001. The last meeting was held on 12 April 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commenced May 2004 and completed in December 2004. (5) No sitting fees paid. Consultant's fee totalled $12,700. (6) Not applicable. Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) 14 (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Stakeholders Reference Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 30 November 2001. The last meeting was held on 12 April 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) No sitting fees paid. Consultant's fee totalled $12,700. (6) Not applicable. Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) 14 (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Stakeholders Reference Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 30 November 2001. The last meeting was held on 12 April 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) 14 (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Stakeholders Reference Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 30 November 2001. The last meeting was held on 12 April 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
Conservation and Land Management: The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) 14 (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Stakeholders Reference Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 30 November 2001. The last meeting was held on 12 April 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
The Department routinely creates taskforces or committees to facilitate delivery of the outputs for which it has responsibility and may create ad hoc or ongoing consultative bodies to provide for stakeholder and public input into Departmental processes. The Department also has membership of a range of across Government bodies responsible for providing coordinated policy advice and policy implementation actions. (1) 14 (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Stakeholders Reference Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 30 November 2001. The last meeting was held on 12 April 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(1) 14 (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Stakeholders Reference Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 30 November 2001. The last meeting was held on 12 April 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Walpole Wilderness Area Stakeholders Reference Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 30 November 2001. The last meeting was held on 12 April 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 30 November 2001. The last meeting was held on 12 April 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) The first meeting was held on 30 November 2001. The last meeting was held on 12 April 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Sitting fees were not paid. The chairperson was not paid any fees or payments additional to his departmental salary. The 16 non-departmental members were offered payment of vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch was provided. (6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Walpole Wilderness Area Community Advisory Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Chairperson - Mr Jim Sharp, Director Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) The first meeting was held on 31 January 2003. The committee will be in place until the management plan for the national parks in the Walpole Wilderness Area is completed, which is anticipated to be mid 2005. (5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Sitting fees are not paid. The 14 non-departmental members are offered payment for vehicle mileage to travel to and from meetings at Public Service vehicle hire rates. Lunch is provided. (6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) The chairperson is not paid sitting fees additional to his departmental salary. (2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Wandoo Response Group - now known as the Wandoo Recovery Group (3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Chairperson - Mr Alan Sands, Regional Manager Swan Region, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) The formation of the Wandoo Recovery Group was announced by the Minister for the Environment on 20 February 2003. The first meeting was held at York on 5 August 2003. No date has been set for completion of this group. (5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Sitting fees for non-departmental members have amounted to $1428. Apart from Departmental salary costs other expenses have amounted to $6600. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not possible to estimate final costs of this Group. (2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Tuart Response Group to (i) coordinate investigations into the decline in tuart health, (ii) devise a 'tuart conservation and management strategy and action plan' and (iii) prepare educational material for the protection of tuart on freehold land. (3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Alan Walker, Director Regional Services, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: 16 November 2001. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Sitting fees for non departmental members $5,000 In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
In addition to Departmental salaries and the sitting fees, the cost has been $122,900. This includes $57,000 for the Tuart Atlas. (6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Sitting fees: See (5 above). It is not feasible at this point of time to estimate the final cost of this Group as no decision has been made about the cessation of the group (2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Advisory Committee for the Proposed Geographe Bay/Leeuwin-Naturaliste/Hardy Inlet Marine Conservation Reserve (3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) The committee was a community based committee such that members did not represent particular organisations. Members were selected for their community connections and local knowledge. Formal qualifications are therefore not relevant to the function of members. The chairperson was Mr Bob McKay. (4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: 1 August 2003. Completion date: August 2004. (5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) No sitting fees were paid. The seven committee meetings cost approximately $27,000 for the hire of meeting venues, meals and accommodation for members, field inspections, and miscellaneous costs. (6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Internal Review of Fire Management Practices (3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) The review was commissioned by the Executive Director CALM, and the report was compiled by Chris Muller, Regional Manager, Pilbara Region with the assistance of staff in the Department. Mr Muller has 30 years of experience in fire management and research in forests, woodland, and arid vegetation types. (4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) The review was undertaken during the period July 2001 to September 2001, and finalised through to December 2001. The report was published in January 2002. (5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) No consultancy or sitting fees were paid. It is estimated the overall costs of departmental salaries, accommodation, travel, meals and miscellaneous matters totalled about $32,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) National Competition Policy Legislation Review of the Wildlife Conservation Act and its Subsidiary Legislation (3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) The review was carried out under contract by The Allen Consulting Group Pty Ltd for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) The review commenced in March 2002 and the report of the review was completed in June 2002. (5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Sitting fees were not applicable to the review. The cost was approximately $23,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Chief Executive Officers' Coordination Committee on Implementation of the Protecting our old-growth forests policy (3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Mr Keiran McNamara, Executive Director, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) 15 March 2001 - December 2004. (5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Nil. (6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Processes under the Protecting our old-growth forests policy and preparation and implementation of the Forest Management Plan 2004-2013: (i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(i) Review of stream and river logging buffers to ensure their adequacy in protecting our waterways from salinity, degradation and turbidity. (ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(ii) Assessment of the scientific, economic and community values and the impact of logging on salinity of areas subject to a moratorium on logging. (iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(iii) Review of high conservation value areas in the south-west forest to determine whether further areas should be reserved. (iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(iv) Report on the environmental impacts of silvicultural treatments applied to jarrah forests (Ministerial Condition 11) Part 1. (v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(v) Update of silvicultural guidelines and review submissions on the draft guidelines - collate, update and consolidate the silvicultural guidelines currently used by the Department of Conservation and Land Management for the management of native forests available for timber production in the south-west. (vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(vi) Review of structural goals for jarrah and karri forest and advise on their applicability to the new forest management plan. (vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(vii) Expert Working Group to design a trial of the "Protocol for the identification and prioritisation for management of Phytophthora cinnamomi 'protectable areas'. (viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(viii) Advice on the application of cording and matting to protect soil in native forest harvesting. (ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(ix) Review of factors affecting the trafficability of soils with particular emphasis on areas subject to timber harvesting in the south-west forests of Western Australia. (x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(x) Survey work for soil mapping in the south-west forests of Western Australia (3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) (i) This review was undertaken by the Water and Rivers Commission. (ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(ii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by URS Forestry. (iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(iii) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd. (iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(iv) Dr Neil Burrows, Director of Science, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(v) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(vi) This review was a consultancy undertaken by Mr Jack Bradshaw Dip.For., B.Sc.For., Forest Consultant. (vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(vii) Mr Peter Baldwin, Acting Director, Conservation Commission of Western Australia. (viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(viii) This advice was a consultancy undertaken by Forestry Tasmania. (ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(ix) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Dr Abdur Rab Dip. For., Creswick Victoria; B. Sc (Forestry) University of Melbourne; Ph.D University of Melbourne, principal consultant for Soil Water Consulting. (x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(x) This review is a consultancy being undertaken by Mr Henry Smolinski, Bachelor Environmental Science Murdoch University and Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS) Accreditation Level 3, of Department of Agriculture Western Australia . (4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) (i) March 2001 to August 2001. (ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(ii) May 2001 to August 2001. (iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(iii) December 2001 to March 2002. (iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(iv) July 2001 to October 2001 (v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(v) July 2001 - ongoing. (vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(vi)February 2002 to March 2002. (vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(vii) November 2001 to July 2002 (viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(viii) 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004 (ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(ix) January 2005 to June 2005 (x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(x) April 2005 to June 2005 (5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) (i) The only costs incurred by the Department of Environment (Water and Rivers Commission) were salary costs of officers. (ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(ii) No sitting costs. Total cost $59,250. (iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(iii) Total cost $52,618, including $3,600 to the consultant, Dr Per Christensen. (iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(iv) Total cost $10,488, including $8,400 to the consultants. (v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(v) Total cost $42,278, including $41,865 to the consultant. (vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(vi)Total cost $4,500 to the consultant. (vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(vii) Total cost $7,151, including $6,736 to the consultants. (viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(viii) Total cost $5,200 to the consultant. (ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(ix) Expenditure to date $12,210 to the consultant. (x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(x) Expenditure to date of $2,024 recorded by the Department. (6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) (i-iv) Not applicable. (v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(v) The consultancy has been placed on hold and may be reactivated later this year following the appointment of CALM's Silviculturalist. No cost estimates can be given at this point of time. (vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(vi-viii) Not applicable. (ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(ix) Estimated final cost is $40,700. (x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(x) Estimated final cost is $38,965, including estimated $35,849 to consultant (with small variance for machinery hire costs). (2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Review of the Western Shield Program (3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) The Chairman of the review panel was Professor Hugh Possingham. Professor Possingham held the Chairs in both Mathematics and Zoology at the University of Queensland. He also has extensive experience in high level committee procedures and government committees (e.g. Chair of the Commonwealth Biological Diversity Advisory Committee). (4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commenced on 24 February 2003 and completed in 16 September 2003. (5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) The total cost of the review panel's contracts (airfares, accommodation, plane charter and fees) amounted to approximately $50,750. Additional costs of administration and organisation of the review were met by the Department, and are not separately accounted. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Review of the Conservation and Land Management Act Statutory Authorities (3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) The requirement for a review of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, Marine Parks and Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of Western Australia arose from statutory and Government policy commitments including the Machinery of Government Review. The review was undertaken by consultant, Mr Alex Errington. Mr Errington was the former Deputy State Ombudsman. (4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) The review was announced on 12 December 2003. The due date for completion of the review report was 31 March 2003. The Government's response was announced on 28 August 2003. (5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Consultancy fees of $26,620 plus out of pocket expenses of $522.85. (6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) South Coast Regional Threatened Species Pilot Project Steering Committee (3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) The Chairperson is Mr Alan Danks, Regional Leader Nature Conservation, Department of Conservation and Land Management. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) The first meeting was held on 1 April 2004. The completion date will be at the end of the project, probably in early 2006, but there is some flexibility built in to the finishing date. (5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) There are no sitting fees for this Steering Committee, and most costs come out of the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust grant for this project. The only costs to the Department of Conservation and Land Management are time and travel for the departmental staff involved. (6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) No sitting fees are expected to be paid to the Steering Committee. The only costs are expected to be travel costs and it is not possible to estimate these costs at this time. Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
Note. The Department of Conservation and Land Management establishes and chairs many Recovery Teams for the recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. These teams are approved by the Minister for Environment and they include many stakeholders, including members of local communities, and continue for as long as the species or ecological community is listed as threatened. No sitting fees are paid, and costs of meetings are absorbed by members and agencies involved. (2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Review of CALM's Prosecution Policy Guidelines and Administrative Procedures relating to Prosecutions Panel (3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Mr Peter Johnston, Barrister and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia. (4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) The review commenced on 18 November 2003 and was completed on 7 April 2004. (5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Total cost $15,988. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Review of CALM's Guidelines for Wildlife Interactions and Feeding for Tourism Purposes Panel (3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Professor Jack Carlsen, Chair of Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Curtin University of Technology. (4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) The review commenced on 26 July 2004 and was completed on 11 November 2004. (5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Total cost $15,940. (6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(1) Eight (2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Round Table: Ministerial key stakeholder group to provide opportunity for key stakeholder groups to be kept informed of the progress of the Forest Management Plan as well as provide input into the development. (3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Chairperson - Dr Ken Michael, B. Eng., Ph.D. (4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) The first meeting was held on 1 August 2001 the last meeting was held on 5 August 2002 following the release of the draft forest management plan. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) The cost of sitting fees was $2,130. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Forest Management Plan Steering Committee: to ensure the Forest Management Plan is undertaken in a transparent and consultative manner, addressing all relevant issues that relate to sustainable management of forests. (3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Chairperson - Dr John Bailey, B.Sc., Ph.D. (from December 2001) - Chairman, Conservation Commission; Mr Rodney Safstrom B.Sc.(For), Dip(For), member Conservation Commission prior to then. (4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) The first meeting was held on 4 April 2001 the last meeting was held on 27 March 2003. (5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) The cost of sitting fees was $14,982. There were no other expenses. (6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable (2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Map & Data Review: A review of the concerns of stakeholders with regard to the adequacy of map and data information inputs to the calculation of sustained yield in the forest management plan. Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
Expert Panel to Advise the Conservation Commission of Western Australia in Relation to Jarrah Silvicultural Guidelines. (3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Professor Ian Ferguson, University of Melbourne was engaged as a consultant. (4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) 23-25 October 2002 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $9,672. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable (2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Review of Management Options for Poorly Represented Vegetation Complexes (3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Consultancy undertaken by Matiske Consulting - an Environmental consultancy specialising in botanical matters. (4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) November 2002 to April 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $3,960. (6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable (2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Calculating Sustained Yield for the Forest Management Plan (2004-2013) STAGE 3 Report for the Conservation Commission of Western Australia by the Independent Panel. (3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) A panel of six independent experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. This panel was led by Professor Ian Ferguson B. Sc. (For), Ph. D. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $71,225. (6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable (2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Towards Ecologically Sustainable Forest Management in Western Australia - A Review of Draft Jarrah Silviculture Guideline. (3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) A panel of two independent experts and three government experts were engaged for this review on a contract basis. The panel was led by Dr Neil Burrows B. Sc., Ph. D. (4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) July-August 2002 (5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) No sitting fees were payable. The total cost was $4,614. (6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable (2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Review of the Department of Conservation and Land Management Forest Audits (3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) URS Consulting Australia was engaged to undertake this review on a contract basis. (4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) May-June 2003 (5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) No sitting fees were paid. The total cost was $7,250. (6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Research Advisory Committee (3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Chairperson - Professor Alistar Robertson (The University of Western Australia) (4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) The first meeting was held on 16 February 2004 and will be ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Not yet finalised. (6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) There are no sitting fees associated with this committee. Other costs are expected to be approximately $9,500. Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
Department of Environment: Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
Since July 2002 Information Infrastructure records for the Department of Environment and the Water and Rivers Commission have been amalgamated. (1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(1) 21. (2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Independent Review Panel for the Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy. (3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Mr Simon Holthouse, Master of Arts (DES) Associate of Perth Technical College (Architecture) (4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement: 8 January 2005. Completion date: 30 June 2005. (5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) $14,654 (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Cockburn Cement Limited Audit 2002. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: January 2002 original audit. Completion date: July 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $37,000. (6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Cockburn Cement Limited Review of 2002 Audit. (3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Mr Glenn James Platt, BE, M.Engineering Science, Senior HSE Engineer, Environmental Risk Solutions. (4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: April 2005 start of review. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost: $41,610. (2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Alcoa Kwinana Refinery Independent Audit and Review 2005. (3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Environmental Resource Management Australia Pty Ltd. Multidisciplinary International Consultant Group. (4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: 23 November 2004. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Total estimated cost $53,000. (2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Review of options for the Evolution of the Swan River Trust. (3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Dr Geoffrey J Syme, PhD, Research Director for Water Security and Water Security and Sustainable Communities within CSIRO Land and Water Divisions & Ms Blair E Nancarrow, no formal qualifications, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Water in Society. (4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: 20 February 2002. Completion date: April 2002. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil . Total cost of completed review: $32,980. (6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Wagerup Tripartite Group. (3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Ms Maggie Leavitt, Master of Arts, Diploma Personnel Management, Diploma Applied Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, Independent Facilitator Maggie Cox & Associates. (4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: 20 January 2004. Completion date of committee: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total cost is still unknown as Committee is ongoing and future budgets are not yet formulated for the future continuation of the group. (2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Kalgoorlie Boulder Community & Industry Reference Group. (3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Mr Tom Cole, no formal qualifications, represents the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Group and is the Manager of Origin Energy in Kalgoorlie. (4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: 5 June 2003 there was a meeting to discuss the makeup of the group and the first meeting was 5 July 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated total final cost: Nil. (2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Economic Development and Recreation Management Plan Implementation Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
Committee (3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Mr David Templeman. Member for Mandurah of the Legislative Assembly. (4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: May 2003. Completion date: Ongoing (5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Not finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. Estimated final cost: Nil. (2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) The Environmental Education Advisory Committee. (3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Mr Gary Hodge, Bachelor of Arts 1974 (The University of Western Australia), Master of Arts (Education), Higher Certificate (Centre for Continuing Education), Teachers' Certificate(Claremont Teachers' College). (4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: 1 January 2005. Completion date: 31December 2005 (5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Not yet finalised. (6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) The total cost for sitting fees is estimated to be $20,000. Estimated total final cost is $90,000. (2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Western Australian Litter Prevention Taskforce. (3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Mr Mel Hay, Diploma in Legal Studies (TAFE), Certificate in Personal Management (TAFE), Certificate for Training Officers (TAFE), Chairperson of the Taskforce. (4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: 1 March 2005. Completion date: 28 February 2006 . (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Not yet finalised. (6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Sitting fees paid to date are $4180. Estimated total final cost is $20,000. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection of Western Australia for the Minister for Environment and Heritage. (3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Dr Brian Robinson (deceased), Ph.D, former Chairman of the EPA Victoria. (4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: 16 September 2002. Completion date: 12 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. Total cost of completed review: $22, 334 (6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Independent Strategic Review of Western Australian Licence Conditions (the Welker Review) (3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Mr. Charlie Welker, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Principal of Welker Environmental Consultancy. (4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: 8 November 2002. Completion date: 28 February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $41,200. (6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Review of the Enforcement and Prosecution Guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (The Robinson Review) (3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Dr. Brian Robinson, (deceased), Ph.D, former Victorian EPA Chairman. (4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: January 2003. Completion date: February 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil Total cost of completed review: $14,354. (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC1) (3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Dr Neil Drew, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Director of The University of Western Australia Institute for Regional Development. (4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: 5 February 2003. Completion date: 26 March 2003. (5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Total cost of sitting fees for completed committee: $49,856 (6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Brookdale Community Reference Group (BGRC2). (3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Mr Ken Downsborough, no formal qualifications, local community member. (4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: 13 August 2003. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Total cost of sitting fees to date: Nil. No sitting fees paid. Not possible to estimate total cost of Reference Group as work is ongoing. (2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) The Core Consultative Committee (3 C). (3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) (a) Mr Lee Bell, Bachelor of English, Masters in Ecologically Sustainable Development (b) Ms Mary Askey, Bachelor of Science (Honours Agriculture). (4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: October 2002. Completion date: Expected to be - June 2006. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Not yet finalised. (6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Cost of sitting fees to date is $105,000 for 3 C members. Total estimated cost is $165,000 including the sitting fees. (2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group. (3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Mr Robert Atkins, Bachelor of Science (Honours Botany), Director, Environmental Management Division, Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: 11 June 2002. Completion date: Expected to be December 2005. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Total expected cost of sitting fees of reference group: Nil. Total expected cost of reference group: $500. (2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Urban Stormwater Management - Policy and Technical Guidelines Review. (3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Mr Greg Davis, Bachelor of Science Biology, Post Graduate Diploma EIA, Water and River Commission employee. (4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: February 2003. Completion date: ongoing. (5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) (a) Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(b) Total cost of completed review: no cost apart from employment costs for Mr Davis. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: nil (no costs apart from the employment costs for Mr Davis). (2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Drainage Reform - Review of Institutional Arrangements (White Paper). (3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Ms Blair Nancarrow (CSIRO employee). No formal qualifications. She has been part of the review since it's inception. (4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: November 2002. Completion date: March 2004. (5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) (a)Total cost of sitting fees for completed review: Nil. (b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(b) Total cost of completed review: $53,100. (6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Engineering Evaluation Initiative Steering Committee. (3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Mr John Ruprecht, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology. (4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: June 2002. Completion date: ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Total cost of sitting fees to date are $13,752 and other costs to date are $15,060. The steering committee is skills based and meets on a needs basis. It is not possible to estimate the final total as there is not a set number of meetings planned for the time remaining. (2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Perth Air Quality Coordinating Committee. (3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Mr Fred Tromp, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Science, Certificate of Hydrology; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Honours, Master of Applied Science (Air Environment), Director NRM and Salinity - delegated by A/Director General -Department of Environment. (4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Commencement date: December 2000. Completion date: Ongoing. (5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Not yet finalised. (6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Total cost of sitting fees to date/estimated total cost if still current: no sitting fees payable. The Committee is ongoing and annual costs are approximately $300. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
Zoological Parks Authority: (1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(1) 1 (2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(2) A Review of Statutory Authorities - Zoological Parks Authority Board. (3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Chairperson of the review was Chairperson of the Zoological Parks Authority Board - Emeritus Professor John Howell. (4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(4) The review was conducted October 2001 to March 2002. (5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(5) This was an internal review and no additional costs were incurred. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable.
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