Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01334:reg:2018:p15
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01334
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2018 (pt 15/22)
Character Range: 89068–92034

are likely to have a significant impact on the environment will require the approval of the Minister;
      * taken outside Commonwealth land which are likely to have a significant impact on the environment on Commonwealth land, will require the approval by the Minister;
      * taken by the Australian Government or its agencies which are likely to have a significant impact on the environment anywhere will require approval by the Minister.
The definition of 'environment' in the EPBC Act includes the cultural heritage values of places.

Heritage Strategy
If an Australian Government agency owns or controls one or more places with Commonwealth heritage values, it must prepare a heritage strategy within two years from the first time they own or control a heritage place.
A heritage strategy is a written document that integrates heritage conservation and management within an agency's overall property planning and management framework. Its purpose is to help an agency manage and report on the steps it has taken to protect and conserve the Commonwealth Heritage values of the properties under its ownership or control.
The heritage strategy for AMSA's AtoN assets was completed and approved by the Minister 2022[xxix]
Heritage asset condition report
A heritage asset condition report is a written document that details the heritage of a site with an in-depth description of each architectural and structural element. The document includes: a brief history of the site, the Commonwealth Heritage statement of significance and value criteria, a heritage significance rating for each individual element, and a catalogue of artefacts on-site.
The document is also accompanied by up-to-date photos of each structural element. This document operates as a tool for heritage monitoring and is reviewed and updated biennially.
Aboriginal and Natural Heritage Values
Smoky Cape as a whole is notable for its natural values and Aboriginal heritage significance. The potential remains for future works at the lighthouse to impact these values. In the event major works at the lighthouse are to be carried out, AMSA will seek to minimise impacts to the surrounding area by:
      * Utilising specific access tracks to ensure no damage to surrounding vegetation,
      * Ensuring project footprint is limited to the AMSA lease. In the unlikely instance work is required outside of this footprint, approvals will be sought from the appropriate stakeholders.
      * Implementing an appropriate discovery plan in the instance Aboriginal cultural heritage is suspected and/or found.

  6.2  Framework: sensitivity to change
Due to the site's desired intactness and aesthetic qualities, Smoky Cape Lighthouse is of high significance. Therefore, work actioned by AMSA on the lighthouse's fabric harnesses the potential to reduce or eradicate the significance of the site's heritage values.
Conservation works, including restoration and reconstruction, or adaption works, of the