Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2008C00685:reg:4:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2008C00685
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 4 (pt 2/32)
Character Range: 49118–51977

processes under the Regulations include an assessment of the suitability of the proposed installation site for a mooring, pontoon or tourist facility.

 (8) The numbers of moorings and pontoons which are permissible at a Location will continue to be determined through site planning involving consultation with users, consideration of Reef Anchorages, access opportunities, and available information on coral cover, fish spawning aggregation sites and coral diversity.

1.36 Limits on moorings and pontoons

 (1) The maximum number of permitted moorings and pontoons that the Authority will allow at each Location is listed in Schedules 6 and 7 respectively.

 (2) The Authority will not grant a new permission for a mooring or pontoon to be installed at a Location not mentioned in Schedule 6 or 7.

 (3) The Authority intends that the limits mentioned in subclauses (1) and (2) will not include or apply to the following kinds of moorings in the Planning Area:
 (a) moorings within a pontoon site;
 (b) moorings installed for the purpose of research;
 (c) an ancillary mooring;
 (d) moorings provided for under subclause 1.37 (1);
 (e) moorings temporarily relocated under subclause 1.39 (4);
 (f) additional moorings provided for under subclause 1.38 (1).

Note 1   No permitted tourist facility (which includes a mooring mentioned in paragraph 1.36 (3) (e)) will be allowed to temporarily relocate to a different place in the Planning Area unless in accordance with clause 1.39 (4).

Note 2   The Regulations require that mooring reference numbers be displayed for permitted moorings.

 (4) Subclause (1) does not apply to the grant of a relevant permission for the installation of a pontoon as part of a temporary relocation or replacement under subclause 1.39 (4).

1.37 New moorings and pontoons

 (1) Despite subclauses 1.36 (1) and (2), the Authority may grant up to 20 new permissions for moorings to be installed subject to site plans being prepared or if special circumstances apply.

Note 1   Other than in the case of special circumstances, the Authority will seek expressions of interest from members of the public for the allocation of any new moorings in accordance with the Regulations. In considering any expression of interest received, the fundamental consideration for the Authority will be to ensure the best possible outcome for the Marine Park.

Note 2   Site plans will be available on the Authority's website at http://www.gbrmpa.gov.au.

Note 3   New permission is defined in Schedule 9.

 (2) In addition to the 20 new permissions mentioned in subclause (1), the Authority may grant 1 new permission for a heli‑pontoon to be installed in the Ribbon Reefs Sector.

 (3) In this clause:
heli‑pontoon means a non‑motorised permanently moored facility that is used solely as a landing area for helicopters.

Site plans for proposed