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Step-by-step through the proposal assessment process

05 August 2025 (Published: 11 August 2022)

IN THIS ARTICLE:

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AUTHORITY

One of the EPA’s key roles is to provide government with advice on the environmental acceptability of development proposals and statutory planning schemes. Development proposals include proposals for mining, industry as well as infrastructure such as ports, railways and pipelines. Planning schemes include both statutory planning schemes and their amendments.

The process of referral and assessment of significant and strategic proposals is outlined in further detail in the Environmental Impact Assessment (Part IV Divisions 1 and 2) Administrative Procedures 2016 and the Environmental Impact Assessment Procedures Manual (Part IV Divisions 1 and 2).

Link to page: Step-by-step through the proposal assessment process

Related documents

  • Environmental Impact Assessment (Part IV Divisions 1 and 2) Administrative Procedures 2016
  • Environmental Impact Assessment Procedures Manual (Part IV Divisions 1 and 2)
  • Statement of Environmental Principles, Factors and Objectives
  • Instructions - Referral of a proposal under s38.
  • Instructions on how to define the key characteristics of a proposal
  • Instructions- How to prepare an Environmental Review Document
  • Instructions - Preparing Environmental Protection Act 1986 PIV Environmental Management Plans
  • Instructions- Public advertising requirements
  • Instructions - Minor or preliminary work

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