Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L01818:front:0:p93
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L01818
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the impact of boating on these areas (see Section 9.2, Access and Roads).

Discharge of litter, effluent and bilge water from boats into park waters has potential to damage the park's marine environment and affect the recreational experience of other users. Owners of travelling boats that anchor overnight may be unaware of regulations relating to discharging waste in the park.

The boat ramp at Murrays Beach gives entry to the waters of Jervis Bay. A loading/landing area has been installed at Murrays Beach boat ramp to improve visitor safety (see Section 9.2, Access and Roads). The Summercloud Bay beach access ramp, situated on land owned and managed by the Council on the park's southern perimeter, is suitable only for small vessels.

Under the EPBC Regulations the Director may prohibit persons from entering all or part of the park or specified activities being carried on. The EPBC Regulations also enable the Director to determine an area of water where the use of vessels or a class of vessels is prohibited. During the life of the first plan, waterskiing, boom-riding and the use of jet skis and other personal watercraft was prohibited in park waters via determinations made by the Director.

Use of boats in the park's marine areas also needs to comply with marine safety legislation and the Control of Naval Waters Act 1918 (see Section 9.2, Access and Roads).

Issues
    * Boat ramps and water access points become crowded during peak periods.

    * User groups compete for boat ramp and water access points.

    * There is concern about the safety of scuba divers who choose to dive alone from shore.

    * There is increasing use of beaches without lifesaving services.

    * A separate launch area is needed for kayaks and other non-powered boats.

    * Boat anchors potentially damage seagrass communities.

    * More awareness is needed about the impact of waste dumped from boats in park waters.

    * Potentially higher risk of damage to marine environment through the regular use of moorings by commercial operators and associated higher maintenance requirements for moorings.

Prescriptions

Policies

    7.7.1        Swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving will be confined to the park's marine component and will be conducted in accordance with the zoning system established by this plan (see Section 3.1, Assigning the Park to an IUCN Category and Zoning).

    7.7.2        Waterskiing, boom-riding and the use of hovercraft, jet skis and other personal watercraft will not be allowed in the park.

    7.7.3        Anchoring vessels outside determined anchoring areas will not be allowed.

    7.7.4        The Director may prohibit persons from entering all or part of the marine area of the park or specified activities being carried on in marine areas where necessary for public safety or protection of