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identified discrepancies between on ground values and mapped values. As such, the RE mapping requires to be updated via the Queensland Herbarium. 22 Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) Regarding the identified impacts to matters of national environmental significance (MNES), the application material suggests that grandfathering provisions of the EPBC Act apply to the proposal, however, no reference or citation to specific sections of the EPBC Act is provided. Further, the application relates to a new impact not existing. In accordance with section 68 of the EPBC Act, it is the proponent’s responsibility to determine whether their proposed activity is likely to have a significant impact on MNES. This obligation requires any person proposing an action that may significantly impact MNES to refer the proposal to the Federal Minister for assessment.
Provide advice on the due diligence undertaken regarding the impact to the identified MNES species.
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Translocation plans
Provide revised application material which includes:
It is stated translocation plans are proposed to manage impacts to MNES and MSES species including Cycas megacarpa and Grevillea hockingsii , however, these plans require greater detail to demonstrate feasibility and no net loss of the species. Both plans state the loss of these species “will be compensated via a land based offset, with details provided in a separate stand alone offset area management plan.” An understanding on the intention and consequence of this objective is required. The purpose of the Grevillea hockingsii translocation plan requires clarification as it does not appear to be translocating the individuals but instead collecting seeds and propagating with a view to establish the plant at an alternative site. It has not been demonstrated via literature review the feasibility of successfully translocating Grevillea hockingsii . Further, the current recipient site
a) Clarify and elaborate your intention regarding the statement that the species “will be compensated via a land-based, with details provided in a separate stand alone offset area management plan”, including a detailed explanation of how this will be achieved. If the intention is for an offset under the EO Act this must be clearly defined.
b) For the Cycas megacarpa translocation plan:
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Clarify where the ‘onsite nursery’ is, who will manage it, and what husbandry techniques are required to demonstrate successful establishment. Clarify and demonstrate the timeframe for translocation (i.e., five (5) years) is suitable. Compare your scenario to
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