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species and ecological communities
                                                                                         * migratory species protected under international agreements
                                                                                         * Commonwealth marine areas
                                                                                         * Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
                                                                                         * nuclear actions (including uranium mines)
                                                                                         * a water resource, in relation to coal seam gas development and large coal mining development.
                                                                                  The EPBC Act also regulates actions on, or impacting on, the environment on Commonwealth land, or actions by Commonwealth agencies impacting the environment in general. This includes protecting heritage values on Commonwealth land and controlling actions taken by the Commonwealth that may have a significant impact on the environment, including heritage values.
 Heritage Assessment (HA)                                                         A HA is a report that includes the history and physical description of the property, along with analysis of environmental history and archaeological potential. Comparison with similar sites with identified heritage values is included. Historical themes using the Australian Historical Themes Framework are identified, where relevant. Assessment of this information against the criteria for the NHL and CHL is included, and a summary statement of heritage significance is provided.
 Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA)                                                 A HIA is a report that analyses the potential impacts of a proposal on the heritage values of a place. The HIA also identifies mitigation and management measures to reduce the severity of impacts, where possible. Mitigation measures can include retention and re-use of building fabric on site, interpretation of heritage values, archival recording, undertaking oral history interviews and preparing a publication on the history and heritage values of the site.
                                                                                  Key inputs to a HIA include the alternatives considered in the planning process for the proposal. A HIA can include a HA where this has not been prepared to date.
                                                                                  A HIA assists with deciding if a proposal needs to be referred under the EPBC Act. HIAs need to be prepared using the EPBC ACT Significant Impact Guidelines 1.1 and 1.2. For more information on these refer to the 'Useful Guides' section below.
 Heritage Management Plan (HMP)                                                   HMPs are prepared for places included in the NHL, CHL, or places with identified heritage values established through a heritage assessment against the Commonwealth or National Heritage criteria. They are intended to help managers to conserve and protect the National and Commonwealth Heritage values of a place by setting out the conservation policies to be followed.
                                                                                  HMPs need to be prepared in accordance with the requirements of the EPBC Regulations, including the National and Commonwealth Heritage management principles. HMPs include the HA (either integrated or as an appendix) and provide heritage compliance guidance, assess risks to heritage values, and provide detailed policies and guidelines to support the conservation management of the property's identified heritage values. A maintenance guide and action plan can also be included to assist with implementing the HMP.