Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L00636:body:0:p72
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L00636
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there are any alternative sites for proposal
4. Significance of impacts
Considering all the matters above, is the action likely to have a significant impact on the environment?                            If yes, the Director of National Parks will consider whether action should be referred for ministerial consideration under the EPBC Act

4.10  New activities not otherwise specified in this plan

Background
This plan sets out how the ANBG will be managed for the next 10 years. During that time, circumstances or proposals that are not anticipated at the time this plan is being prepared may require the Director of National Parks to take actions that are not covered by specific prescriptions in this plan. Under ss 354 and 354A of the EPBC Act, certain types of actions can only be taken if they are authorised by a management plan (including acts in relation to native species, works, and actions for commercial purposes). The EPBC Act (s 362) requires the Director of National Parks to exercise their powers and perform their functions so as to give effect to the management plan.

Aim
    * Enable the Director of National Parks to respond to new issues and proposals consistent with this plan and the EPBC Act and Regulations.

Issue
    * This plan needs to enable the Director of National Parks to authorise appropriate actions that are not specified in this plan because they are not foreseen at the time of writing the plan.

What we are going to do

Policies
     4.10.1       The Director of National Parks may take actions that are not covered by specific prescriptions in this plan, including actions covered by ss 354 and 354A of the EPBC Act or by the EPBC Regulations. Proposed actions will be considered and assessed in accordance with IUCN Australian reserve management principles, in light of their potential impacts and with regard to legislation, treaties, agreements and partnerships.
     4.10.2       The Director of National Parks may take or authorise (by permit, contract, lease or licence) actions that are not covered by specific prescriptions in this plan, including actions covered by ss 354 and 354A of the EPBC Act or by the EPBC Regulations.
     4.10.3       Except in cases of emergency, the decision-making and impact assessment processes prescribed in Section 4.9 (Assessment of proposals) of this plan apply to actions under this section.

4.11  Management plan implementation and reporting

Background
The implementation of this plan will require sustained effort and commitment to strengthen the ANBG's position as a national institution and to further enhance its role in science, conservation, horticulture and education.
Review of the plan may be carried out at any time, although an annual review of progress in implementing the plan will be instituted. Annual reviews will examine