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Character Range: 110766–115949

Category 3
Actions considered likely to have a significant impact on the park's environment and values                                                        Major capital works would not be permitted (e.g. new infrastructure not associated with park management activities.)                                               If the Director or their delegate considers that the proposed action may or may not be consistent with this plan:
                                                                                                                                                   Major new activities to implement this plan that have potential to significantly impact on park values.                                                               * consistent with the Lease for the park, seek written consent of the lessor for any building or works, or any other use of the land that may be inconsistent with the purpose of the Lease
                                                                                                                                                   Major rehabilitation of eroded areas of the island, improvement of facilities for access to the island or actions taken to return seawater flows to the lagoon        * the Director will consider whether the action should be referred for consideration as a 'controlled action' under the EPBC Act
                                                                                                                                                   New types of activities or developments not otherwise specified under this plan                                                                                       * If the action is referred and Minister decides it is a controlled action, the action is assessed under the EPBC Act
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         * If the action is not referred, or if it is referred and Minister decides it is not a controlled action, proceed with assessment as for Category 2

Note: Non-controlled activities related to EPBC Act listed species may also require approval under the EPBC Act.

Table 4: Impact assessment procedures: matters and considerations
Matters for assessment                                                                                                               Considerations include (but are not limited to)
1. IUCN category
   (a)        IUCN category II, national park (marine area)                                                                              *   Consistency with IUCN management principles

   (b)        IUCN category Ia, strict nature reserve (terrestrial area)
2. Environmental context
  (a)     Components or features of the environment in the area where the action will take place                                         * Matters of National Environmental Significance under the EPBC Act
  (b)     Components or features of the environment likely to be impacted                                                                * The environment, as defined under the EPBC Act, including listed Commonwealth Heritage and Register of the National Estate values
  (c)      Is the environment that is likely to be impacted, or are elements of it, sensitive or vulnerable to impacts?                  * Terrestrial and marine ecosystems, communities, habitats and species and their uniqueness in the park, island and region
  (d)     The history, current use and condition of the environment that is likely to be impacted                                        * Ground and surface water values
                                                                                                                                         * Cultural features and values
                                                                                                                                         * Socio-economic and community values
                                                                                                                                         * Tourism, recreational and visitor experience values
                                                                                                                                         * Aesthetic/landscape features and values
                                                                                                                                         * Scientific values
                                                                                                                                         * Infrastructure
3. Potential impacts
  (a)     Describe the proposal or action                                                                                                * Impacts on considerations above including short-term, long-term, off-site, cumulative, indirect and compounding impacts
  (b)     What are the predicted adverse