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EPBC Regulations prohibit ballast water discharge or exchange, disposal of domestic and industrial waste, camping (including overnight stays on vessels), and the operation of a drone in Australian Marine Parks unless authorised by or under a management plan.
Under this plan, waste from normal operations of vessels must be compliant with requirements under the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) convention covering prevention of pollution of the marine environment by ships from operational or accidental causes. Ballast water discharge and exchange must be compliant with Australian ballast water management requirements administered by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.
At commencement of this plan prohibitions made under r.12.23 of the EPBC Regulations are in place prohibiting entry to Ashmore Reef Marine Park, other than parts of West Lagoon and West Island, to protect the fragile habitats and biodiversity, and to Cartier Island Marine Park due to the presence of unexploded ordnance. These have been in place for many years. Determinations made under r.12.56 of the EPBC Regulations prohibit anchoring in Mermaid Reef Marine Park and prescribe where vessels must be moored to minimise damage to the reef. These instruments continue subject to Section 4.2.1.1.
Table 4.2 Summary of prescriptions for general use, access, and waste management in the North-west Network
GENERAL USE, ACCESS, AND WASTE MANAGEMENT                                                    Special Purpose Zone (Trawl)  Multiple Use Zone  Habitat          Recreational Use Zone  National Park Zone  Sanctuary Zone
Activity                                                                                     VI                            VI                 Protection Zone  IV                     II                  Ia
                                                                                                                                              IV
Ballast water discharge and exchange (compliant with Australian ballast water requirements)  ✓                             ✓                  ✓                ✓                      ✓                   x
Disposal of waste from normal operations of vessels (compliant with MARPOL requirements)     ✓                             ✓                  ✓                ✓                      ✓                   x
Camping                                                                                      A                             A                  A                A                      A                   xB
Recreational use (non-fishing, nature watching, boating, etc.)                               ✓                             ✓                  ✓                ✓                      ✓                   x
Non-commercial remote piloted aircraft, drones etc.                                          A                             A                  A                A                      A                   x

✓ Activity is allowed in accordance with the prescriptions of this plan without the need for a permit, class approval or activity licence or lease issued by the Director.
x Activity is not allowed.
A Authorisation required. Activity is allowable, subject to assessment, in accordance with a permit, class approval or activity licence or lease issued by the Director.
B Activity is allowable only if authorised by the Director as part of approved research or monitoring activity.
Note: Disposal of waste from normal operations of vessels must comply with MARPOL requirements.
Prescriptions

The Director may make, amend and revoke prohibitions, restrictions and determinations under rr.12.23, 12.23A, 12.26, 12.56 and 12.58 of the EPBC Regulations where it is considered necessary:
 1. to protect and conserve biodiversity and other natural, cultural and heritage values; or
 2. to