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(Permits)

         b)      a class approval issued under Section 4.5.3 (Class approvals)

         c)      an activity licence issued under Section 4.5.4 (Activity licences and leases) to a person who is not covered by a class approval.

       4.3.1.6               Without limiting Section 4.3.1.5, the disposal of domestic and industrial waste must also comply with any determinations made under regulations 12.14–12.14B of the EPBC Regulations.

       4.3.1.7               Waste from normal vessel operations must be disposed of in accordance with the relevant requirements of MARPOL as it exists in force on the date this plan comes into effect.

       4.3.1.8               Ballast water can only be discharged or exchanged if in compliance with the Biosecurity Act 2015 (Cth).

       4.3.1.9               Disposal of waste in connection with activities authorised under Section 4.3.11 (Structures and works) will be managed in accordance with that section.

       4.3.1.10           Overnight stays on vessels do not require a permit to camp.

       4.3.1.11           Remotely piloted aircraft may be operated for non-commercial purposes in all zones;

         a)      without further authorisation from the Director, except in a Sanctuary Zone (Ia), where it is not permitted at all, and

         b)      subject to Sections 4.3.1.13 and 4.3.1.14

       4.3.1.12           Remotely piloted aircraft may be operated for commercial purposes;

         a)      in accordance with a relevant authorisation granted for an activity in Sections 4.3.2–4.3.14, and

         b)      subject to Sections 4.3.1.13 and 4.3.1.14.

       4.3.1.13           All remotely piloted aircraft will need to be in accordance with and subject to:

         a)      applicable aviation safety laws as administered by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

         b)      relevant provisions of Part 8 of the EPBC Regulations relating to whale watching and other interactions with cetaceans

         c)      other Commonwealth and state legislation relevant to remotely piloted aircraft
         d)      any relevant determinations made under the EPBC Regulations.

       4.3.1.14           Pilots of remotely piloted aircraft must ensure their aircraft:

         a)      does not approach birds from higher than a 60-degree angle or at speeds exceeding 3 m per second,

         b)      is launched and operated as far as practicable from groups of birds and nesting birds, and

         c)      is immediately landed if wildlife exhibits signs of disturbance for example fleeing, sudden alteration of course or direction, attacking the remotely piloted aircraft (drone) or being put to flight.

4.3.2     Commercial fishing

This section (4.3.2) sets out the rules for commercial fishing activities in the South-east Network, including the types of fishing gear and methods allowed in different zones and requirements for real-time location data. These are summarised in Table 4.4.

Commercial fishing is managed for sustainability by the Australian Government and state and territory fisheries management agencies. In the South-east Network, commercial fishing is
subject to regulation under the Fisheries Management Act 1991 (Cth), or South Australian, Tasmanian or Victorian fisheries laws (under arrangements made under Part V