Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L00219:body:0:p34
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communities;
           (b)    natural and physical resources;
           (c)     the qualities and characteristics of locations, places and areas;
           (d)    heritage values of places; and
           (e)    the social, economic and cultural aspects of a thing mentioned in paragraph (a), (b) or (c).

         Proposed actions that do not trigger the EPBC Act assessment and approval provisions may still have impacts that require assessment before a decision can be made on whether the action should go ahead. Proposed actions of a routine nature that are authorised by or under prescriptions and actions in this plan generally do not require impact assessment.

         The Director makes decisions on whether or not to approve proposals using the park and botanic garden's environmental impact assessment process. In doing so the Director seeks the advice of the Norfolk Island National Park Advisory Committee (NINPAC).
         Issues
           •      If not properly assessed and managed, proposed actions may cause significant damage to park and botanic garden values.
           •      Assessment of proposals may require significant resources.
           •      Assessment of proposals needs to take account of NINPAC's advice and any submissions or representations by other stakeholders.

         Prescriptions
4.1.1          The potential impacts of proposed actions in the park and botanic garden will be considered and, where necessary, assessed in accordance with Table 1, the assessment matters and considerations outlined in Table 2 and the following prescriptions and actions.

4.1.2          Assessment of proposed activities that are not controlled actions under the EPBC Act may be carried out by park staff, proponents of the proposed activity, or independent experts.
4.1.3          Subject to the EPBC Act, the Director may recover from proponents the costs associated with administering, assessing, managing and monitoring of proposals in the park and botanic garden and/or work with proponents to facilitate contributions from approved commercial activities to support the conservation of park and botanic garden values.

         Actions
4.1.4          Develop and review impact assessment procedures as needed for the park and botanic garden, in accordance with Tables 1 and 2.

Table 1:Decision-making process and impact assessment procedures
         Table 2:Environmental impact assessment matters and considerations

             4.2              Roads and tracks

         Our aim
         Park and botanic garden roads and tracks are provided and maintained in a manner that fulfils the reasonable requirements of Norfolk Island residents and visitors whilst protecting park and botanic garden values.

         Background
         Vehicle access roads and tracks

         Visitors to the botanic garden have only pedestrian access.

         The road to Mount Pitt and Captain Cook Lookout are sealed while access to Palm Glen is by unsealed road. Dirt roads are currently graded and resurfaced to maintain them at a standard suitable for two-wheel-drive vehicles in dry weather. During wet weather, some roads may be closed to avoid accidents and to prevent damage to the road surfaces.