❓ A parliamentary question regarding the Cemetery Beach-Port Hedland enhancement scheme, focusing on the Department of Conservation and Land Management's involvement, the impact of lighting on turtles, and the Environmental Protection Authority's actions.
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(1) Has the Department of Conservation and Land Management seen and/or been involved in the finalisation of plans for the Cemetery Beach-Port Hedland enhancement scheme project? (2) If yes to (1), at what stage and on what date did the involvement take place? If no to (1), why not? (3) Why are more lights - particularly high-wattage lights - being installed in the proposed new Cemetery Beach Park, despite the known effects lighting has on turtles and hatchlings? (4) This project was formally referred to the Environmental Protection Authority on 13 July 2004. Will the minister describe what action the EPA has taken since this referral? (5) Is the EPA satisfied with the development proposal? Hon KIM CHANCE
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(1)-(2) CALM was initially consulted on the planning stages of this project during June and July 2004 and again in March 2005. CALM understands that the plans are still going through a finalisation process. CALM expects to be consulted further during this process. (3) The plans for lighting are yet to be finalised, and it is expected that further negotiations between the Pilbara Development Commission, the Town of Port Hedland and CALM will occur prior to finalising the plans. (4)-(5) The Environmental Protection Authority determines whether to assess a proposal that has been referred to it, and at what level, when it considers it has been provided with enough information about the project. The EPA has advised the Minister for the Environment that the proponent is finalising a design proposal. The EPA will consider the final proposal and determine whether it is to be assessed and, if so, at what level.
(2) If yes to (1), at what stage and on what date did the involvement take place? If no to (1), why not? (3) Why are more lights - particularly high-wattage lights - being installed in the proposed new Cemetery Beach Park, despite the known effects lighting has on turtles and hatchlings? (4) This project was formally referred to the Environmental Protection Authority on 13 July 2004. Will the minister describe what action the EPA has taken since this referral? (5) Is the EPA satisfied with the development proposal? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: (1)-(2) CALM was initially consulted on the planning stages of this project during June and July 2004 and again in March 2005. CALM understands that the plans are still going through a finalisation process. CALM expects to be consulted further during this process. (3) The plans for lighting are yet to be finalised, and it is expected that further negotiations between the Pilbara Development Commission, the Town of Port Hedland and CALM will occur prior to finalising the plans. (4)-(5) The Environmental Protection Authority determines whether to assess a proposal that has been referred to it, and at what level, when it considers it has been provided with enough information about the project. The EPA has advised the Minister for the Environment that the proponent is finalising a design proposal. The EPA will consider the final proposal and determine whether it is to be assessed and, if so, at what level.
(3) Why are more lights - particularly high-wattage lights - being installed in the proposed new Cemetery Beach Park, despite the known effects lighting has on turtles and hatchlings? (4) This project was formally referred to the Environmental Protection Authority on 13 July 2004. Will the minister describe what action the EPA has taken since this referral? (5) Is the EPA satisfied with the development proposal? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: (1)-(2) CALM was initially consulted on the planning stages of this project during June and July 2004 and again in March 2005. CALM understands that the plans are still going through a finalisation process. CALM expects to be consulted further during this process. (3) The plans for lighting are yet to be finalised, and it is expected that further negotiations between the Pilbara Development Commission, the Town of Port Hedland and CALM will occur prior to finalising the plans. (4)-(5) The Environmental Protection Authority determines whether to assess a proposal that has been referred to it, and at what level, when it considers it has been provided with enough information about the project. The EPA has advised the Minister for the Environment that the proponent is finalising a design proposal. The EPA will consider the final proposal and determine whether it is to be assessed and, if so, at what level.
(4) This project was formally referred to the Environmental Protection Authority on 13 July 2004. Will the minister describe what action the EPA has taken since this referral? (5) Is the EPA satisfied with the development proposal? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: (1)-(2) CALM was initially consulted on the planning stages of this project during June and July 2004 and again in March 2005. CALM understands that the plans are still going through a finalisation process. CALM expects to be consulted further during this process. (3) The plans for lighting are yet to be finalised, and it is expected that further negotiations between the Pilbara Development Commission, the Town of Port Hedland and CALM will occur prior to finalising the plans. (4)-(5) The Environmental Protection Authority determines whether to assess a proposal that has been referred to it, and at what level, when it considers it has been provided with enough information about the project. The EPA has advised the Minister for the Environment that the proponent is finalising a design proposal. The EPA will consider the final proposal and determine whether it is to be assessed and, if so, at what level.
(5) Is the EPA satisfied with the development proposal? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: (1)-(2) CALM was initially consulted on the planning stages of this project during June and July 2004 and again in March 2005. CALM understands that the plans are still going through a finalisation process. CALM expects to be consulted further during this process. (3) The plans for lighting are yet to be finalised, and it is expected that further negotiations between the Pilbara Development Commission, the Town of Port Hedland and CALM will occur prior to finalising the plans. (4)-(5) The Environmental Protection Authority determines whether to assess a proposal that has been referred to it, and at what level, when it considers it has been provided with enough information about the project. The EPA has advised the Minister for the Environment that the proponent is finalising a design proposal. The EPA will consider the final proposal and determine whether it is to be assessed and, if so, at what level.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: (1)-(2) CALM was initially consulted on the planning stages of this project during June and July 2004 and again in March 2005. CALM understands that the plans are still going through a finalisation process. CALM expects to be consulted further during this process. (3) The plans for lighting are yet to be finalised, and it is expected that further negotiations between the Pilbara Development Commission, the Town of Port Hedland and CALM will occur prior to finalising the plans. (4)-(5) The Environmental Protection Authority determines whether to assess a proposal that has been referred to it, and at what level, when it considers it has been provided with enough information about the project. The EPA has advised the Minister for the Environment that the proponent is finalising a design proposal. The EPA will consider the final proposal and determine whether it is to be assessed and, if so, at what level.
(1)-(2) CALM was initially consulted on the planning stages of this project during June and July 2004 and again in March 2005. CALM understands that the plans are still going through a finalisation process. CALM expects to be consulted further during this process. (3) The plans for lighting are yet to be finalised, and it is expected that further negotiations between the Pilbara Development Commission, the Town of Port Hedland and CALM will occur prior to finalising the plans. (4)-(5) The Environmental Protection Authority determines whether to assess a proposal that has been referred to it, and at what level, when it considers it has been provided with enough information about the project. The EPA has advised the Minister for the Environment that the proponent is finalising a design proposal. The EPA will consider the final proposal and determine whether it is to be assessed and, if so, at what level.
(3) The plans for lighting are yet to be finalised, and it is expected that further negotiations between the Pilbara Development Commission, the Town of Port Hedland and CALM will occur prior to finalising the plans. (4)-(5) The Environmental Protection Authority determines whether to assess a proposal that has been referred to it, and at what level, when it considers it has been provided with enough information about the project. The EPA has advised the Minister for the Environment that the proponent is finalising a design proposal. The EPA will consider the final proposal and determine whether it is to be assessed and, if so, at what level.
(4)-(5) The Environmental Protection Authority determines whether to assess a proposal that has been referred to it, and at what level, when it considers it has been provided with enough information about the project. The EPA has advised the Minister for the Environment that the proponent is finalising a design proposal. The EPA will consider the final proposal and determine whether it is to be assessed and, if so, at what level.
(2) If yes to (1), at what stage and on what date did the involvement take place? If no to (1), why not? (3) Why are more lights - particularly high-wattage lights - being installed in the proposed new Cemetery Beach Park, despite the known effects lighting has on turtles and hatchlings? (4) This project was formally referred to the Environmental Protection Authority on 13 July 2004. Will the minister describe what action the EPA has taken since this referral? (5) Is the EPA satisfied with the development proposal? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: (1)-(2) CALM was initially consulted on the planning stages of this project during June and July 2004 and again in March 2005. CALM understands that the plans are still going through a finalisation process. CALM expects to be consulted further during this process. (3) The plans for lighting are yet to be finalised, and it is expected that further negotiations between the Pilbara Development Commission, the Town of Port Hedland and CALM will occur prior to finalising the plans. (4)-(5) The Environmental Protection Authority determines whether to assess a proposal that has been referred to it, and at what level, when it considers it has been provided with enough information about the project. The EPA has advised the Minister for the Environment that the proponent is finalising a design proposal. The EPA will consider the final proposal and determine whether it is to be assessed and, if so, at what level.
(3) Why are more lights - particularly high-wattage lights - being installed in the proposed new Cemetery Beach Park, despite the known effects lighting has on turtles and hatchlings? (4) This project was formally referred to the Environmental Protection Authority on 13 July 2004. Will the minister describe what action the EPA has taken since this referral? (5) Is the EPA satisfied with the development proposal? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: (1)-(2) CALM was initially consulted on the planning stages of this project during June and July 2004 and again in March 2005. CALM understands that the plans are still going through a finalisation process. CALM expects to be consulted further during this process. (3) The plans for lighting are yet to be finalised, and it is expected that further negotiations between the Pilbara Development Commission, the Town of Port Hedland and CALM will occur prior to finalising the plans. (4)-(5) The Environmental Protection Authority determines whether to assess a proposal that has been referred to it, and at what level, when it considers it has been provided with enough information about the project. The EPA has advised the Minister for the Environment that the proponent is finalising a design proposal. The EPA will consider the final proposal and determine whether it is to be assessed and, if so, at what level.
(4) This project was formally referred to the Environmental Protection Authority on 13 July 2004. Will the minister describe what action the EPA has taken since this referral? (5) Is the EPA satisfied with the development proposal? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: (1)-(2) CALM was initially consulted on the planning stages of this project during June and July 2004 and again in March 2005. CALM understands that the plans are still going through a finalisation process. CALM expects to be consulted further during this process. (3) The plans for lighting are yet to be finalised, and it is expected that further negotiations between the Pilbara Development Commission, the Town of Port Hedland and CALM will occur prior to finalising the plans. (4)-(5) The Environmental Protection Authority determines whether to assess a proposal that has been referred to it, and at what level, when it considers it has been provided with enough information about the project. The EPA has advised the Minister for the Environment that the proponent is finalising a design proposal. The EPA will consider the final proposal and determine whether it is to be assessed and, if so, at what level.
(5) Is the EPA satisfied with the development proposal? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: (1)-(2) CALM was initially consulted on the planning stages of this project during June and July 2004 and again in March 2005. CALM understands that the plans are still going through a finalisation process. CALM expects to be consulted further during this process. (3) The plans for lighting are yet to be finalised, and it is expected that further negotiations between the Pilbara Development Commission, the Town of Port Hedland and CALM will occur prior to finalising the plans. (4)-(5) The Environmental Protection Authority determines whether to assess a proposal that has been referred to it, and at what level, when it considers it has been provided with enough information about the project. The EPA has advised the Minister for the Environment that the proponent is finalising a design proposal. The EPA will consider the final proposal and determine whether it is to be assessed and, if so, at what level.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: (1)-(2) CALM was initially consulted on the planning stages of this project during June and July 2004 and again in March 2005. CALM understands that the plans are still going through a finalisation process. CALM expects to be consulted further during this process. (3) The plans for lighting are yet to be finalised, and it is expected that further negotiations between the Pilbara Development Commission, the Town of Port Hedland and CALM will occur prior to finalising the plans. (4)-(5) The Environmental Protection Authority determines whether to assess a proposal that has been referred to it, and at what level, when it considers it has been provided with enough information about the project. The EPA has advised the Minister for the Environment that the proponent is finalising a design proposal. The EPA will consider the final proposal and determine whether it is to be assessed and, if so, at what level.
(1)-(2) CALM was initially consulted on the planning stages of this project during June and July 2004 and again in March 2005. CALM understands that the plans are still going through a finalisation process. CALM expects to be consulted further during this process. (3) The plans for lighting are yet to be finalised, and it is expected that further negotiations between the Pilbara Development Commission, the Town of Port Hedland and CALM will occur prior to finalising the plans. (4)-(5) The Environmental Protection Authority determines whether to assess a proposal that has been referred to it, and at what level, when it considers it has been provided with enough information about the project. The EPA has advised the Minister for the Environment that the proponent is finalising a design proposal. The EPA will consider the final proposal and determine whether it is to be assessed and, if so, at what level.
(3) The plans for lighting are yet to be finalised, and it is expected that further negotiations between the Pilbara Development Commission, the Town of Port Hedland and CALM will occur prior to finalising the plans. (4)-(5) The Environmental Protection Authority determines whether to assess a proposal that has been referred to it, and at what level, when it considers it has been provided with enough information about the project. The EPA has advised the Minister for the Environment that the proponent is finalising a design proposal. The EPA will consider the final proposal and determine whether it is to be assessed and, if so, at what level.
(4)-(5) The Environmental Protection Authority determines whether to assess a proposal that has been referred to it, and at what level, when it considers it has been provided with enough information about the project. The EPA has advised the Minister for the Environment that the proponent is finalising a design proposal. The EPA will consider the final proposal and determine whether it is to be assessed and, if so, at what level.
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