Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01022:reg:145
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01022
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 145
Character Range: 233796–235657

145  Assessment of applications for accreditation
  The Authority must consider the following matters in assessing an application for accreditation of a TUMRA, and in deciding whether or not to impose any conditions on the accreditation:
 (a) the objectives of the zone or zones in which the proposed TUMRA would apply;
 (b) the matters covered by the TUMRA;
 (c) the likely effect of accreditation of the TUMRA on future options for using or entering the Marine Park;
 (d) the nature and scale of the traditional use of marine resources and any conservation of natural resources to be undertaken in accordance with the TUMRA;
 (e) the conservation of the natural resources of the Marine Park, including the need for conservation of protected species and, in particular, the capability of the relevant population of such a species to sustain harvesting;
 (f) the need to protect the cultural values and heritage values held in relation to the Marine Park by Traditional Owners and other people;
 (g) the possible effects of the proposed traditional use of marine resources on the environment and the adequacy of safeguards for the environment;
 (h) the likely effects of the proposed traditional use of marine resources on adjoining and adjacent areas;
 (i) any existing agreements or arrangements between the Authority and the Traditional Owner group covered by the TUMRA;
 (j) any legislation or government policy that applies to the proposed traditional use of marine resources;
 (k) any action necessary to avoid, remedy or mitigate unacceptable environmental impact that may result from the accreditation of the TUMRA;
 (l) any other matters relevant to the TUMRA and either:
 (i) achieving the objects of the Act; or
 (ii) orderly and proper management of the Marine Park.
Note: For paragraph (e), see section 30 for information about protected species.