Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2013L01343:reg:16:p17
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2013L01343
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 16 (pt 17/51)
Character Range: 241539–244459

8 (4) of the Madrid Protocol, no historic structure or other artefact at Cape Denison (including Mawson's Huts) should be damaged, removed or destroyed except in accordance with an approved conservation and/or archaeological work programme.

The AAD will brief conservation work teams about the policy framework and operational requirements of their project; the team's understanding of the management plan, relevant work plan and associated drawings will be ensured through consultations with AAD staff and the field/team leader.

Emergency works

In the event that emergency works are required, the field/team leader and the AAD shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that these occur expeditiously. Where possible, AAD should be informed as to the nature of the emergency and the proposed actions to be carried out. Permissible emergency works are works which are urgently required to arrest an imminent threat to life, safety, public liability, and/or a threat to the fabric or property. A full report on the emergency works must be provided to the AAD as soon as practicable.

Policy (14) Discoveries are to be reported to the AAD

AAD decisions on the management of discoveries or unforseen disturbance of heritage at the site will be based upon an understanding of cultural significance and proper scientific practice. The heritage impact of management decisions will be stated and evaluated and fully considered during the decision-making process. Where possible, GPS coordinates of discoveries should be provided to the AAD.

As stated in Policy 8, any discoveries of pre-1958 remains outside the site will be managed in accordance with Resolution 4 (2001) of the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting which requires that such discoveries be granted interim protection and assessed for heritage values and associations.

3.2 Management of Human Uses

3.2.1 Visitor Management

Policy (15) Controlled public access will be permitted

Subject to protection of National and Commonwealth Heritage values and public safety, access to the site will be permitted. Access to within 5 m of the huts and entry to the huts will subject to a permit and conditions prescribed in the management plan for the ASPA (see Appendix I).

Annex V of the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty prohibits entry into an ASPA, except in accordance with a permit. Permits may be issued by an Antarctic Treaty Party (in the case of Australia, by the Environment Minister or delegate) and may contain general and specific conditions. Antarctic Treaty Parties other than Australia may issue permits for activities in the site, but those activities must comply with the management plan for the ASPA.

Permits may be issued for on-site:

    • conservation, inspection, maintenance, management and/or monitoring work

    • educational activities, including tourism, consistent with the aims and objectives of this