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of a space object or high-power rocket) may be carried out in a Multiple Use Zone (VI) and Special Purpose Zone (VI).

       4.3.10.4           The towing of large debris may be carried out in all zones except the Sanctuary Zone (Ia) and must be in accordance with Section 4.3.1 (General use, access and waste management).

       4.3.10.5           Space activities that are the disposal of small and dispersed particulate matter may be carried out in all zones except the Sanctuary Zone (Ia).

4.3.11                         Structures and works

Sections 354(1)(c)(f) and 354A(3) of the EPBC Act, and regulation 12.11 of the EPBC Regulations, prohibit excavations, erection of buildings or structures, and carrying out works unless it is carried on in accordance with a management plan in operation for that marine park.

This section (4.3.11) sets out the rules for structures and works in the South-east Network where the activity is not already covered by Sections 4.3.14.3.10. These are summarised in Table 4.13.

The prescriptions do not affect any structures or works that were installed in a marine park under a usage right relating to the seabed that existed immediately before the proclamation of the South-east Network (section 359 of the EPBC Act).

Table 4.13 Summary of prescriptions for structures and works in the South-east Network

STRUCTURES AND WORKS                                                                  Multiple Use   Special Purpose Zone (VI)   Habitat Protection Zone  Habitat Protection Zone (Macquarie) (IV)  Recreational Use   National Park Zone  Sanctuary Zone
                                                                                      Zone                                       (IV)                                                               Zone               (II)                (Ia)
                                                                                      (VI)                                                                                                          (IV)
Excavation (other than dredging), erection and maintenance of structures, and works   A              A                           A                        A                                         A                  A                   xS
Dredging and disposal of dredged materials                                            A              A                           x                        x                                         x                  x                   x
Artificial reefs                                                                      A              A                           A                        A                                         A                  xE                  x
Fish aggregating devices                                                              A              x                           x                        A                                         A                  x                   x

  A Authorisation is required. Activity is allowable, subject to assessment, in accordance with a permit, class approval or activity licence or lease issued by the Director.
  x Activity is not allowed.
  xS Activity is allowable only for human safety, aids to navigation or compliance purposes.
  xE Activity is allowable only for the protection, conservation or restoration of habitats.
Note: Structures may include, but are not limited to, moorings, submarine cables and electricity transmission cables. The erection and maintenance of structures associated with mining operations must be carried out in accordance with Section 4.3.8 (Mining operations).
Note: Transit and anchor by vessels carrying out structures and works operations will be managed in accordance with Section 4.3.1 (General use, access and waste management).
Note: Research in connection with structures and works will be managed in accordance with Section 4.3.12 (Research and monitoring).

Prescriptions

        1.            Excavations (including dredging), erecting a structure (including artificial reefs) or carrying out works including maintenance of structures