Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00002:front:0:p158
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00002
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 453027–455873

a statutory declaration must be given to the access provider declaring, among other things, that any biological resources taken are not intended to be used for commercial purposes; that a written report will be given to the access provider on the results of any research into the biological resources; that samples will not be given to other people (other than a specified research institution) without permission of the access provider; and that the person(s) given access will not carry out, or allow others to carry out, commercial research or development unless a benefit-sharing agreement is in place with the access provider.

    5.       There must be an assessment of the environmental impact of the proposed access if it is likely to have more than negligible environmental impact.

     10.13       Bringing plants, animals and other materials into the park

Background

The natural and cultural values of Kakadu are important to Bininj/Mungguy, visitors and other stakeholders, and ensuring the park's values are well managed and healthy is a key aspect of this plan. The introduction of new plants and animals into the park has the potential to seriously impact these values if not appropriately managed.

Under ss.354 and 354A of the EPBC Act, a person may not kill, injure, take, trade, keep or move a member of a native species except in accordance with a management plan. The EPBC Regulations also prohibit bringing animals and plants into the park and cultivating plants in the park, except with the approval of the Director.

Regulation 12.19 of the EPBC Regulations prohibits bringing into or keeping animals in the park, except in accordance with this plan or a permit issued by the Director. This prohibition does not apply to guide dogs for the blind, hearing dogs for the deaf, and other assistance animals for people with disabilities.

Regulations 12.20 and 12.21 prohibit bringing plants into the park or cultivating plants, except in accordance with this plan or a permit from the Director, or in an area held under lease, sublease or occupation licence from the Director. Jabiru residents may bring in and cultivate plants if they are on the Approved Plant List determined by the Director.

Policies

      10.13.1           Rock, soil, sand, mulch or other similar materials may be brought into or transported through the park in accordance with a permit issued by the Director. Import of sterilised potting mix for non-commercial purposes will not require a permit, and import for commercial purposes may occur with the approval of the Director.

      10.13.2           The Director may approve others (through licence, contract or other form of approval) to bring inert treated crushed rock into the park for the purpose of road works.

      10.13.3           In accordance with EPBC Regulations, bringing in