Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L01389:body:0:p32
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L01389
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 91003–94202

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The fragile and evolving ecosystems of the park are suitable subjects for filmmakers, photographers and journalists who wish to document the natural values of an isolated atoll undergoing change. Such activities can greatly contribute to increasing understanding and promoting the park's natural values. Any such activity will require close supervision and management.
Regulation 12.38 of the EPBC Regulations prohibits deriving commercial gain from images captured in the park, unless enabled by a permit issued by the Director.
Commercial activities, including commercial tours and commercial image capture, are not allowed in the park by ss.354 and 354A of the EPBC Act unless carried out in accordance with a management plan.

Issues
    * Due to the fragility of the values of the park and the island's IUCN classification as a strict nature reserve, only small-scale, low-impact tourism experiences, conducted by appropriately trained and experienced operators, that maximise visitor safety and appreciation of the park and minimise impacts on park values should be supported.

What we are going to do

Policies
    5.2.1           Commercial tourism activities may be undertaken in the park in accordance with a permit issued by the Director subject to:

       (a)    the activity assisting in the promotion, understanding and appreciation of the park's natural and cultural values

       (b)    the activity having minimal impact on the park's natural and cultural values

       (c)     the Director being satisfied that safety and public liability issues are adequately addressed

       (d)    each other person (employee or contractor) who will be engaged in conducting tours being suitably qualified, experienced and insured to conduct the tours.

    5.2.2           The following commercial activities may be carried on in the park in accordance with a permit issued by the Director:

       (a)    small-scale, low-impact day tours, including land tours of North Keeling Island and scenic boat charters (other than fishing tours), which enable the observation, study and quiet enjoyment of the island's natural and cultural resources

       (b)    organised, scuba diving, snorkelling and surfing tours within the marine waters of the park

       (c)     capture of images (record by artistic representation, or on film, videotape or electronic medium) or sound recording.

    No other commercial activities may be carried on in the park.

    5.2.3           Commercial fishing or the taking of any marine species for sale is not allowed in the park but commercial fishing boats (including associated equipment) may transit through the park.

Actions
    5.2.4           Monitor tour operations for compliance with permit conditions and respond accordingly (see Section 7.3, Compliance and enforcement).

    5.2.5           In consultation with commercial operators, collect visitor survey information to assess visitor satisfaction and other information associated with their experience travelling to and visiting the park.

    5.3              Communicating park values

Background
The provision of interpretive information has the capacity to improve public