Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2013L01343:reg:16:p19
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2013L01343
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 16 (pt 19/51)
Character Range: 246821–249882

shall not be used for accommodation.

Non-spiky boot chains may be worn to improve safety within the huts. While they are unlikely to cause damage to the fabric or contents of the buildings, any indication of damage caused by boot chains should be reported to the AAD.

The AAD may pre-approve the use of non-slip matting to aid with visitor safety and protect surface (or near surface) artefacts during hut access. Approval shall be sought prior to use.

Policy (16) Visitor access will be reported and visitor impacts monitored

As required under permit conditions, each tourism visit to the site will submit a post visit report. Post visit reports should include:

    • visitor and guide numbers

    • date and duration of visit

    • mode of access to the site and description of access to the huts

    • visitor impacts, including both physical impacts (such as measurable damage or wear to fabric, and impacts on fauna behaviour) and non-physical impacts (such as amenity)

    • measures taken and recommended to minimise visitor impact and protect the site's heritage values

Should visitor monitoring identify adverse impacts, the AAD will identify and implement appropriate management responses which could include altering the activity, temporarily ceasing activities or ceasing some uses altogether.

Visitor surveys may be conducted to improve visitor experience and protect heritage values.

3.2.2 Commercial and Non-government Activities

Policy (17) Authorised commercial and non-government activities will be permitted

The following commercial and non-government activities may be undertaken in accordance with an authorisation/permit issued by AAD:

    • organised tours;

    • conservation expeditions;

    • the capture of images (record by artistic representation, or on film, videotape or electronic medium) or recording of sounds; and

    • other activities considered by the AAD to be consistent with the management objectives for the site, with this plan, and with the conservation management principles.

Authorisations/permits may only be issued to allowable commercial or other non-government activities if the issuer of the authorisation/permit is reasonably satisfied:

    • that the activity will assist in promoting an understanding and appreciation of the cultural resources;

    • that the activity does not use natural resources from the area for profit or fundraising unless AAD believes it is in the best interest of preserving or promoting the values of the site;

    • that the activity is consistent with the conservation management principles for the site; and

    • that all safety and public liability issues can be adequately addressed.

Authorisations/permits relating to allowable commercial and other non-government activities will be managed to:

• avoid undesirable conflict or overlap with other permitted activities;

• avoid disturbance to research and management activities;

• minimise or where possible avoid environmental damage; and

    • avoid inappropriate or significant demands on the