Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01587:reg:1961:p13
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01587
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 1961 (pt 13/19)
Character Range: 83370–86464

continued use of the lighthouse as an AtoN
       * the architectural quality of the building
       * original Chance Bros. lantern, early twentieth century Chance Bros. optic and mercury float pedestal
       * moveable artefacts (the aldis lamp in black timber box, telephone magneto type – timber cased)
       * interior spaces and features, which are notable for their design, details and/or their original lighthouse function. These include:
         -          intermediate floors
         -          ground floor
         -          entrance room
         -          lantern room
         -          lens assembly
         -          tower stairs
       * The external spaces and features, which are notable for their design, details, and/or their original lighthouse function. These include:
         -          lantern roof and glazing
         -          external catwalk and balcony
         -          tower walls and windows
         -          external flying staircase
         -          doors
         -          apron paving
Referral and approvals of action
The EPBC Act  requires approval from the Minister for the Environment for all actions likely to have a significant impact on matters of National Environmental Significance (NES).
The Act provides that actions:
       * taken on Commonwealth land which 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 for the Environment in 2018[35].
Natural and Indigenous Heritage Values
Eddystone Point (larapuna) as a whole is notable for its natural and Indigenous heritage values. Although these values lie outside of the Commonwealth heritage listing curtilage and AMSA's lease, the potential remains for future works at the lighthouse to impact these values. At the time this plan was written, no plans have been made for future works at Eddystone Point Lighthouse. In the event major works at the lighthouse are to be carried out, AMSA will seek to minimise