What does Epbc stand for?
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act)
Who is affected by the EPBC?
The EPBC Act protects all cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) in Australian waters. The Australian Whale Sanctuary goes from the 3-nautical-mile state waters limit to the boundary of the Exclusive Economic Zone.
What are the Nine matters of national environmental significance that are protected by the EPBC Act?
The nine matters of national environmental significance to which the EPBC Act applies are:
- world heritage properties.
- national heritage places.
- wetlands of international importance (often called ‘Ramsar’ wetlands after the international treaty under which such wetlands are listed)
What are the primary objectives of the EPBC Act?
The objectives of the EPBC Act are to: provide for the protection of the environment, especially matters of national environmental significance. conserve Australian biodiversity. provide a streamlined national environmental assessment and approvals process.
Is the EPBC effective?
The EPBC Act is ineffective. It does not enable the Commonwealth to effectively protect environmental matters that are important for the nation. It is not fit to address current or future environmental challenges.
What is an EPBC referral?
The purpose of the referral process is to determine whether or not a proposed action will need formal assessment and approval under the EPBC Act. You may still make a referral if you believe your action is not going to have a significant impact, or if you are unsure.
What triggers the EPBC Act?
The matters of national environmental significance (or ‘triggers’) are set out in Part 3 of the EPBC Act as follows: world heritage properties. national heritage places. wetlands of international importance (listed under the Ramsar Convention) listed threatened species and ecological communities.
What are the 5 most relevant topics protected by EPBC Act 1999 which affects farmers?
nationally threatened and migratory species. nationally threatened ecological communities. wetlands of international importance. world and national heritage properties, and.
What is wrong with the EPBC Act?
What triggers EPBC Act?
The matters of national environmental significance (or ‘triggers’) are set out in Part 3 of the EPBC Act as follows: world heritage properties. national heritage places. wetlands of international importance (listed under the Ramsar Convention)
How long does an EPBC Referral take?
within 20 business days
How long do referrals take? The EPBC Act requires a decision on assessment to be made within 20 business days from the date the referral is received by the Minister.
What is an action EPBC Act?
Action. An action is defined broadly in the EPBC Act and includes: a project, a development, an undertaking, an activity or a series of activities, or an alteration of any of these things. A lawful continuation of an existing use is not an action.
Why is the EPBC important?
The EPBC Act makes sure that ‘nationally significant’ animals, plants, habitats and places are identified, and any potential negative impacts on them are carefully considered before changes in land use or new developments are approved.
What is a EPBC referral?
How do I search for EPBC numbers or keywords?
You can use the search box on the left hand side to search EPBC numbers or keywords in the title of the referral. You can also limit the timeframe for the search using the period options, but if you leave these blank you will search all referrals.
How do I link a listed species to another listed species?
There is one row entry for each listed species. Links to other species information sourced from SPRAT can be made using the field containing the listed taxon identification number (ListedId). A description of the fields and methods used to create the data can be found in the explanatory notes resource.
How do I find EPBC referrals and public notices?
EPBC Referrals and Public Notices can be accessed by selecting one of the tabs at the top of the page. The following instructions will help you determine which tab you should use to find the information you are looking for.