Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2013L01343:reg:16:p15
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2013L01343
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 16 (pt 15/51)
Character Range: 236148–239133

in accordance with the management plans for ASPA No. 162 and ASMA No. 3, endorsed by the ATCM (Appendix I and II). These plans are revised every five years. The latest version can be found on the Antarctic Treaty Secretariat website: http://www.ats.aq/e/ep_protected.htm.

The National and Commonwealth Heritage values of the site will be conserved in accordance with the EPBC Act, particularly the Commonwealth and National Heritage management principles and the Burra Charter: the Australia ICOMOS Charter for Places of Cultural Significance.

Under the ATEP Act, all activities within the Antarctic Treaty Area require environmental assessment and approval prior to works being undertaken (see Policy 5).

Policy (10) Environmental impacts will be avoided or minimised

All conservation and management actions will have regard to the total environmental impact and will endeavour primarily to avoid adverse impact to either the built or natural environment. If impacts are unavoidable, they should be minimised. This policy complies with the Madrid Protocol and is domestically enforced through the ATEP Act.

Threats posed to the natural environment by cultural elements (e.g. AAE explosives or hazardous materials, if any are found) will be removed where possible, and provided there is no major adverse impact on the Commonwealth or National Heritage cultural values.

Where there is a direct conflict between cultural and natural heritage values, management decisions that protect the Commonwealth and National Heritage cultural values will prevail on the site.

The adverse impacts of post-BANZARE developments (e.g. Granholm Hut) on the National and Commonwealth Heritage aesthetic values of the site may be addressed by removal or relocation or other means, such as camouflage.

New developments or activities on site which will adversely impact on the National and Commonwealth Heritage values of the site will not be permitted.

To minimise the environmental impact on the historic huts, only existing non-historic infrastructure should be used for accommodation and safety by parties undertaking approved activities.

Policy (11) Certain materials and organisms will not be introduced or removed

No animals, plant material (non-food), micro-organisms or soils shall be deliberately introduced into the site, and all reasonable precautions shall be taken to prevent accidental introductions. Any new timber brought to the site will be treated before shipping. Only dressed timbers will be used to repair fixtures inside the huts and only no other alternatives are viable.

No pesticides or herbicides may be brought into the site, except those used for the purposes of conservation or preservation of historic structures or cultural heritage objects, which shall be allowed into the site in accordance with a permit.

Fuel, food and other materials are not to be stored in the site, unless required for essential purposes connected with the activity for which a permit has