Category Legislation Policy & Strategy Guidelines & Plans Conservation of Environment Protection and National Biodiversity Strategy (1996) Western Port Ramsar Site Strategic Management Biodiversity Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 Australian National Strategy for the Conservation Plan (2003) Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act of Australian Species and Communities Victoria’s Native Vegetation Management: A 1998 Threatened with Extinction (1992) Framework for Action (2002) Wildlife Act 1975 National Strategy for the Conservation of Action statements prepared under the Flora and National Parks Act 1975 Australia’s Biological Diversity (1996) Fauna Guarantee Act 1998 Parks Victoria Act 1998 Wetlands policy of the Commonwealth Government (1997) Vegetation Quality assessment manual – Guidelines for applying the habitat hectares scoring method Conservation Forests and Lands Act 1987 Victorian Conservation Trust Act Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (1971) Victoria’s Biodiversity Strategy (1997) (2004) Native Vegetation: Guide for assessment of referred planning permit applications (2007) 1972 Crown Land Reserves Act 1978 Draft Ecological Character Description for Western Port and Port Phillip Ramsar sites Victoria’s Native Vegetation Management: A Framework for Action (2002) Native Vegetation: Vegetation Gain Approach (2006) Native vegetation: Revegetation planting standards (2006) Victoria Planning Provisions Practice Notes: Biodiversity (2002), Assessing applications involving native vegetation removal (2006) Port Phillip and Westernport Regional Native Vegetation Plan (2006) Biodiversity Precinct Structure Planning Kit (2009) Protection of Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 Victorian Heritage Strategy: Strengthening our Guide to Preparing Aboriginal Heritage Management Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Heritage Regulations Communities (2006) Plans (2008) 2007 Guidelines for Conducting Historical Archaeological Environment Protection and Surveys (2008) Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 Planning and Environment Act 1987 Heritage Act 1995 Water Resources Water Act 1989 Safe Drinking Water Act 2003 Safe Drinking Water Regulations 2005 National Water Initiative Our Water our Future The White Paper (2004) Our Water, Our Future – The next stage of the Government’s Water Plan (June 2007) National Water Quality Management Strategy (1992) Victorian River Health Strategy (2002) Central Region Sustainable Water Strategy (2004) Port Phillip and Westernport Regional Catchment Strategy (1997) Water Quality Improvement Plan for Port Phillip and Western Port 2004 Australian Drinking Water Guidelines ANZECC Guidelines 2000 Australian Guidelines for Water Quality Monitoring & Reporting 2000 Victorian River Health Program Waterway Management Guidelines
Greenhouse Gas and Energy Efficiency Victorian Renewable Energy Act 2006 Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 Environment Protection (Environment & Resource Efficiency Plans) Regulations 2007 Renewable Energy (Electricity Regulations) 2001 National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Regulations 2008 SEPP (Air Quality Management) 2001 (No.5.440) Victorian Greenhouse Strategy and Action Plan (Update 2005) Our Environment, Our Future – Sustainability Action Statement (2006) Victorian Renewable Energy target Scheme Rules (2007) Protocol for Environmental Management: Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Efficiency in Industry and associated toolkit (2002) Renewable Energy Action Plan (2006) Energy Efficiency for Victoria Action Plan (2006) Protection and Management Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 Environment Protection Act 1970 Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability Act 2003 Ramsar Convention on Wetlands Environment Protection (Environment & Resource Efficiency Plans) Regulations 2007 Environment Protection (Prescribed Waste) Regulations 1998 Environment Protection (Scheduled Premises and Exemptions) Regulations 2007 SEPP (Air Quality Management) 2001 (No.S.240) SEPP (Control of Noise from Commerce, Industry and Trade) No. N1 (1989) SEPP (Ambient Air Quality) (1999) SEPP (Prevention & Management of Contaminated Land) No. S95 (2002) SEPP (Groundwaters of Victoria) No. G12 (2002) Industrial Waste Management Policy (Acid Sulfate Soils) (1999) PEM- Greenhouse Gas Emissions & Energy Efficiency in Industry (2002) Industrial Waste Management Policy (Prescribed Industrial Waste) (2000) Australian Standard AS 1940 Storage & Handling of Flammable & Combustible Liquids Bunding Guidelines – EPA Publication 347 (1992) SEPP (Waters of Victoria) (1988) SEPP (Waters of Victoria) Schedule F8 Waters of Western Port and Catchment (2001) Environmental Guidelines for Major Construction Sites – EPA Publication 480 (1996) Construction Techniques for Sediment Pollution Control -EPA Publication 275 (1991) Industrial Waste Management Policy (National Pollutant Inventory) (1998) Noise Control Guidelines – EPA Publication TG302/92 (1992) Classification of Wastes – EPA Publication 448 (2007) table 3: primary legislation applicable to each stage of program implementation
table 4: stage 1 – approval mechanisms Ref Legislation Mechanism Purpose Responsibility Timing* S1.1 Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 Program Report supported by Strategic Impact Assessment Report for Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 To enable endorsement of the Program. To enable approval of any actions or classes of actions resulting from the implementation of the Program Commonwealth Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts Assisted by: Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts Short term S1.2 Planning and Environment Act 1987 Planning scheme amendments To introduce the revised Urban Growth Boundary (ratification required by both Houses of Parliament) To rezone land within the Urban Growth Boundary for urban development (Urban Growth Zone) and to protect constrained areas (through applying other zoning) To apply the Public Acquisition Overlay to land identified for the transport corridors and grassland reserves Victorian Minister for Planning Assisted by: Department of Planning and Community Development Short term * Notes to Timing: Short term means the activity is expected to occur within the period 2010 to 2013. Medium term means the activity is expected to occur within the period 2014 to 2019. Long term means the activity is expected to occur beyond 2020.
table 5: stage 2 – process implementation Ref Legislation Mechanism Purpose Responsibility Timing* S2.1 Planning and Environment Act 1987 Growth Area Framework Plans To define the regional framework for preparing Precinct Structure Plans. Victorian Minister for Planning Assisted by: Growth Areas Authority Department of Planning and Community Development Short term S2.2 Planning and Environment Act 1987 Biodiversity Conservation Strategies To define how the protected areas designated within the growth areas will be managed. Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change Assisted by: Department of Sustainability and Environment Short term S2.3 Planning and Environment Act 1987 Sub Regional Species Strategies To define how particular species (i.e. the Growling Grass Frog and Southern Brown Bandicoot) will be protected and managed. Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change Assisted by: Department of Sustainability and Environment Short term S2.4 Planning and Environment Act 1987 Precinct Structure Plans To define the location of land uses and the conditions for development to enable planning permits to be issued. Victorian Minister for Planning Assisted by: Planning Authority (Growth Areas Authority or growth area council) Short to Medium term S2.5 Planning and Environment Act 1987 Native Vegetation Precinct Plans To define native vegetation to be retained and removed as a result of the Precinct Structure Plan, including mechanisms for offsetting any losses. Victorian Minister for Planning and Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change Assisted by: Department of Sustainability and Environment Planning Authority (Growth Areas Authority or growth area council) Short to Medium term S2.6 Planning and Environment Act 1987 Conservation Management Plans To identify any conditions for managing the impact Victorian Minister for Planning and Short to Medium term
of development on matters of national environmental significance. Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change Assisted by: Department of Sustainability and Environment Planning Authority (Growth Areas Authority or growth area council) S2.7 Planning and Environment Act 1987 Planning permits To specify any conditions for applications to subdivide or develop land. Responsible Authority (Victorian Minister for Planning or growth area council) Ongoing S2.8 Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 Cultural Heritage Management Plans To identify any conditions for protecting sites of Aboriginal cultural heritage through the development of precincts. Victorian Minister for Planning and Victorian Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Assisted by: Department of Planning and Community Development (Aboriginal Affairs Victoria) Planning Authority (Growth Areas Authority or growth area council) Short to Medium term S2.9 Victorian Heritage Act 1995 Archaeological approvals To identify any registered heritage sites. Victorian Minister for Planning Assisted by: Department of Planning and Community Development (Heritage Victoria) Short to Medium term S2.10 Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 Interim Management Plan To ensure private land earmarked for grassland reserves are not degraded prior to acquisition. Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change Assisted by: Department of Sustainability and Environment Short term S2.11 Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 Amendment to the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 To amend the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 to include major weeds of Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change Short term
Protection Act 1994 Plans for grassland reserves to the west of Melbourne management activities to ensure that protection works occur in accordance with approved plans Environment and Climate Change Assisted by: Department of Sustainability and Environment Department of Primary Industries Parks Victoria Local Government S3.5 Crown Land Reserves Act 1978 Reserve Management Plan To ensure works are undertaken in accordance with the adopted management plan Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change Assisted by: Department of Sustainability and Environment Parks Victoria Medium to Long term S3.6 Conservation Forests and Lands Act1987 Public Authority Management Agreements To ensure works are undertaken and monitoring occurs in accordance with Public Authority Management Agreements Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change Assisted by: Department of Sustainability and Environment Medium to Long term S3.7 Planning and Environment Act 1987 Environmental Management and Development Plan approvals To ensure works for the transport projects (Regional Rail Link (west of Werribee to Deer Park and Outer Metropolitan/E6 Transport corridor) are undertaken in accordance with approved development plans and Environmental Management Plans Department of Transport VicRoads Short to Medium term S3.8 Victorian Heritage Act 1995 Archaeological approvals To check compliance of activities with archaeological approvals Victorian Minister for Planning Assisted by: Department of Planning and Community Development (Heritage Victoria) Ongoing S3.9 Extractive Industries Development Act 1995 and the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Work authorities and work plans To ensure that mining and extractive works are undertaken in accordance with Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources Assisted by: Department of Primary Ongoing
Development) Act 1990 approved work authorities and work plans. Industries Development of Sustainability and Environment Notes to Timing: Short term means the activity is expected to occur within the period 2010 to 2013. Medium term means the activity is expected to occur within the period 2014 to 2019. Long term means the activity is expected to occur beyond 2020.
table 7: stage 4 – operational Ref Legislation Mechanism Purpose Responsibility Timing* S4.1 Planning and Environment Act 1987 Planning enforcement To enforce any compliance with planning approvals and/or environmental management plans Victorian Minister for Planning Assisted by: Responsible Authority (Growth area council) Ongoing S4.2 Planning and Environment Act 1987 Planning permit process To trigger permits for any new use and development or vegetation removal Victorian Minister for Planning Assisted by: Responsible Authority (Growth area council) Ongoing (for future projects) S4.3 Environment Effects Act 1978 Referral/ Environment Effects Statement To identify new works that may result in environment effects To assess the potential effects of a project, and to identify the optimum option and any specific mitigation Victorian Minister for Planning Assisted by: Department of Planning and Community Development Ongoing (for future projects) S4.5 Crown Land Reserves Act 1978 Reserve Management Plan To update the adopted management plan to reflect adaptive management requirements Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change Assisted by: Department of Sustainability and Environment Parks Victoria Ongoing S4.6 Environment Protection Act 1970 State Environment Planning Policies To regulate emissions Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change Assisted by: Department of Sustainability and Environment Ongoing S4.7 Extractive Industries Development Act 1995 and the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 Work plans To ensure that mining and extractive works are undertaken in accordance with approved work plans, including rehabilitation plans. Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources Assisted by: Department of Primary Industries Ongoing Notes to Timing: Short term means the activity is expected to occur within the period 2010 to 2013. Medium term means the activity is expected to occur within the period 2014 to 2019. Long term means the activity is expected to occur beyond 2020.
ACTIVITIES TO ACHIEVE CONSERVATION OUTCOMES table 9: conservation activities for natural temperate grasslands Objective Actions Mechanism for Delivery Responsible Agency Timing* Resources Performance Measures To establish a reservation for 15,000 hectare grasslands (nature conservation reserve or National Park) outside of the Urban Growth Boundary in Melbourne’s west. Prepare amendment to relevant planning schemes to apply a Public Acquisition Overlay to land within the western grassland reserves. S1.2 Department of Planning and Community Development Short term Covered under existing allocations Public Acquisition Overlay in planning scheme by June 2010 Publicly acquire land (10 year acquisition program by the State Government) S2.13 Department of Sustainability and Environment Short to medium term Required resources have been committed by the Victorian Government Acquisition schedule provided to Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts by December 2010, following the Victorian Government’s gazettal of the planning scheme amendment Purchase and reservation under Crown Land Reserves Act 1978 completed by 2020 (excluding quarries) (end stage 2) To provide interim management of the western grassland reserves before they Amend local planning schemes to apply an Environmental S1.2 Department of Planning and Community Development Short term Covered under existing allocations Significance Overlay in relevant local
are acquired, achieved by assisting landholders to manage threats and strengthening regulation to prevent degradation. Significance Overlay to the western grassland reserves. planning schemes by June 2010 Amend or make declarations under the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 to legally protect grasslands on the Volcanic Plains grasslands from environmental weeds S2.11 Department of Primary Industries Short term Covered under existing allocations Declarations to lists or areas under the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 gazetted by December 2010 Prepare Interim Management Plan S2.10 Department of Sustainability and Environment Short term Covered under existing allocations Interim Management Plan provided to the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts by December 2010 Undertake urgent works from December 2009 (weed control), then in accordance with the Interim Management Plan schedule with landholders and relevant local councils. Conduct on ground surveillance and enforcement. S3.4 Department of Sustainability and Environment Short term Required resources have been committed by the Victorian Government Monitor and report on of the Interim Management Plan in accordance with the reporting schedule Reports provided to Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and
the Arts every 6 months in 2010-2011 then annually until land acquired To manage the western grasslands as conservation reserve or National Park for a range of particular vegetation and species requirements. Establish expert advisory group and define performance standards for best practice adaptive management of native grassland and threatened species S2.15 Department of Sustainability and Environment Short term Covered under existing allocations Performance standards for management, and monitoring methodology provided to DEWHA by June 2011 Progressively survey and assess flora and fauna values on acquired parcels S2.15 Department of Sustainability and Environment Short to medium term Covered under offset arrangements (underwritten by Victorian Government) Flora and fauna survey undertaken on each newly acquired land parcel with report prepared for the Department of Sustainability and Environment on values and management issues. Prepare National Park or Reserve Management Plan that incorporates best practice adaptive management for the western grassland reserves S2.15 Parks Victoria Medium term Covered under existing allocations Prepare National Park or Reserve Management Plan by December 2012 following community consultation Management Plan revised and updated by 2022
Undertake works, manage and monitor park activities in accordance with the National Park or Reserve Management Plan and best practice performance standards. This includes undertaking detailed flora and fauna surveys for the Striped Legless Lizard, Plains Wanderer, Grassland Earless Dragon, Spiny Rice- flower, Large-fruit groundsel and other nationally listed species across whole reserve area. S3.5 S2.E3 S3.E5 S4.E4 Parks Victoria Short to long Term Required resources have been committed by the Victorian Government Each land parcel managed by Parks Victoria according to best practice standards and management practices and procedures within 6 months of acquisition Annual reports from Parks Victoria provided to the Department of Sustainability and Environment including results of threatened species surveys and monitoring To identify and protect other grassland remnants on the Werribee Plains Amend local planning schemes to apply appropriate statutory planning controls to remnant grasslands identified by Department of Sustainability and Environment mapping outside the Urban Growth Boundary and to relevant non-urban land within the Urban Growth Boundary. S1.2 Department of Planning and Community Development Short term Covered under existing allocations Significance Overlays in relevant local planning scheme by June 2010
New mapping program undertaken on private land to inform improved or expanded Environmental Significance Overlays S1.2 Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Management Authority Short term Subject to funding Results of mapping provided to Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts by June 2013 Revise Environmental Significance Overlays as a result of new data. Planning scheme as required to implement the Program Department of Planning and Community Development Medium term Subject to funding Revised statutory planning controls in local planning schemes by 2015 To implement the prescription approved by the Commonwealth Minister for the Environmnent, Heritage and the Arts for managing impacts on Natural Temperate Grassslands Prepare Native Vegetation Precinct Plans and Conservation Management Plans as part of the precinct structure planning process following the methodology of the Biodiversity Precinct Planning Kit and detailed guidance. S2.5 S2.6 Growth Areas Authority Growth area councils Department of Sustainability and Environment Short term Covered under existing allocations Surveys undertaken according to Biodiversity Precinct Planning Kit methodology Monitor planning permits and enforce illegal clearing that is not in accordance with the requirements of the Native Vegetation Precinct Plan or Conservation Management Plan, or relevant approval document for transport infrastructure or other land use. S2.5 S2.6 S2.7 S2.19 S3.5 S3.7 S3.9 Growth area councils Department of Primary Industries Ongoing Covered under existing allocations Offsetting according to Native Vegetation Management Framework. Grassland offsets located within proposed grassland reserves. Breaches reported to
Prepare Biodiversity Conservation Strategy for the Northern Growth Areas that sets out the mechanism by which retained Grassy Eucalypt Woodland will be permanently protected and managed to improve its quality within the Growth Area. S2.2 Department of Sustainability and Environment Short term Covered under existing allocations Northern Biodiversity Conservation Strategy prepared by March 2011 Prepare revised Growth Area Framework Plans for Hume and Whittlesea that identify conservation corridors and principles for managing the protection of Grassy Eucalypt Woodland. S2.1 Growth Areas Authority Department of Planning and Community Development Short term Covered under existing allocations Revised Whittlesea Growth Area Framework Plan prepared by June 2011 Conservation strategy reflected in revised Whittlesea and Hume Growth Area Framework Plans Prepare Precinct Structure Plans in accordance with the Growth Area Framework Plans and Precinct Structure Planning Guidelines (including requirements for biodiversity conservation). Prepare Native Vegetation Precinct Plans with the Precinct Structure Plans in accordance with Clause 52.16 of local planning schemes. S2.4 S2.5 S2.6 Growth Areas Authority Hume City Council Whittlesea City Council Short term Covered under existing allocations Eighty percent of Grassy Eucalypt Woodland that meets Commonwealth size and condition thresholds within Hume and Whittlesea Growth Area protected and managed in secure conservation reserves by 2025 Monitor planning S2.5 Growth area Ongoing Covered Offsetting according permits and enforce S2.6 councils under existing to Native Vegetation illegal clearing that is S2.7 allocations Management Framework. not in accordance with S2.19 Department the requirements of the of primary Grassy Eucalypt Woodland Native Vegetation Industries offsets located within
Objective Actions Mechanism for Delivery Responsible Agency Timing* Resources Performance Measures Establish a large (at least 1200ha) Grassy Eucalypt Woodland reserve (nature conservation reserve) south west of Whittlesea outside of the Urban Growth Boundary Prepare and consult on a proposal for a Grassy Eucalypt Woodland reserve. The proposal is to identify the funding mechanism, location of Public Acquisition Overlay and other legal protection mechanisms to be applied to the land to achieve the outcome. Other legal protection measures will include permanent on-title agreements under the Victorian Conservation Forests and Lands Act 1987 and Victorian Conservation Trust Act 1972, or equivalent mechanism if approved by the Commonwealth Government. S2.1 Department of and Short term Covered under existing allocations Reserve proposal, acquisition and management approach and schedule provided to Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts by June 2011 following community consultation Implement agreed Grassy Eucalypt Woodland reserve proposal S2.10 S2.14 S2.16 Department of and Short to medium term Funding generated from developer’s offset requirements Reports to Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts on progress of reserve establishment in accordance with the acquisition schedule by 2013 and 2016 or as determined by approved Monitoring and Reporting Framework Reserve established and land manager appointed by 2020 To manage the Grassy Eucalypt Woodland reserve Establish expert advisory group and define performance S2.15 Department of Short term Covered under existing Performance standards for management, and monitoring
ACTIVITIES TO ACHIEVE CONSERVATION OUTCOMES table 11: conservation activities for golden sun moth, spiny rice-flower and matted flax-lily Objective Actions Mechanism for Delivery Responsible Agency Timing* Resources Measures To determine the extent of the Golden Sun Moth to inform Sub- Regional Species Strategy and Precinct Structure Plans Undertake targeted surveys for the Golden Sun Moth across its historic Victorian range for at least two seasons in accordance with the Biodiversity Precinct Planning Kit methodology. Survey period to be extended if required. S2.3 Growth Areas Authority (growth areas and peri- urban) Department of Sustainability and Environment (rural and regional) Short term Resources available and committed New data provided annually to the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts for recovery planning purposes Prepare Sub-Regional Species Strategy for the Golden Sun Moth. S2.3 Department of Sustainability and Environment Short term Covered under existing allocations Sub-Regional Species Strategy for the Golden Sun Moth submitted by June 2011 for Commonwealth Government approval To implement the prescriptions approved by the Commonwealth Minister for the Environmnent, Heritage and the Arts for managing impacts on Golden Sun Moth, Spiny Rice-flower and Matted Flax-lily Prepare detailed guidance note for stakeholders as part of Sub-Regional Species Strategy outlining assessment and accounting process for the Golden Sun Moth, Spiny Rice-flower and Matted Flax-lily to assist precinct structure planning and other development approvals processes, and to track progress towards bioregional protection targets. S2.3 Department of Sustainability and Environment Short term Covered under existing allocations Guidance note published by 2010 Provide regular reports on Victoria’s progress towards meeting the ‘80% of confirmed highest priority sites’ (as defined in prescriptions) for Golden Sun Moth, Spiny Rice-flower and Matted Flax-lily S2.3 S1.E1 S2.E1 Department of Sustainability and Environment Ongoing Covered under existing allocations Reports published every two years commencing 2010 and in line with Monitoring and Reporting Framework
Prepare Native Vegetation Precinct Plans and Conservation Management Plans as part of the precinct structure planning process following the methodology of the Biodiversity Precinct Planning Kit and detailed guidance S2.5 S2.6 Growth Areas Authority Growth area councils Department of Sustainability and Environment Short term Covered under existing allocations Surveys undertaken according to Biodiversity Precinct Planning Kit methodology Monitor planning permits and penalise illegal clearing that is not in accordance with the requirements of the Native Vegetation Precinct Plan or Conservation Management Plan or relevant approval document for transport infrastructure or other land use. S2.5 S2.6 S2.7 S3.5 S3.7 S3.9 S2.19 Growth area councils Ongoing Covered under existing allocations Breaches reported to Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage, and the Arts as agreed * Notes to Timing: Short term means the activity is expected to occur within the period 2010 to 2013. Medium term means the activity is expected to occur within the period 2014 to 2019. Long term means the activity is expected to occur beyond 2020.
small golden-moths orchid CONSERVATION OUTCOMES TO BE ACHIEVED The conservation activities below have been designed to deliver the following outcome: > No substantial negative change to known populations within the Urban Growth Boundary, as a result of protection measures and ongoing management. ACTIVITIES TO ACHIEVE CONSERVATION OUTCOMES table 12: conservation activities for small golden-moths orchid Objective Actions Mechanism for Delivery Responsible Agency Timing* Resources Measures To protect areas of Clarke’s Road grassland containing Small Golden Moths Orchid by applying appropriate planning controls and by land purchase or by securing private land management agreement/s Amend the Melton Planning Scheme to introduce appropriate statutory planning controls (conservation zoning and Environmental Significance Overlay) to protect the Small Golden- Moths Orchid and other grassland values. S1.2 Department of Planning and Community Development Short term Covered under existing allocations Appropriate planning controls in planning scheme by June 2010 Reflect the values of Clarke’s Road Grassland in the Biodiversity Conservation Strategy and Growth Area Framework Plan for this Growth Area, including identifying and consulting on potential reserve boundaries and determining the funding and acquisition mechanisms to be applied to the land. S2.1 S2.2 Department of Sustainability and Environment Growth Areas Authority Department of Planning and Community Development Short term Covered under existing allocations Growth Area Framework Plans in place by June 2011 reinforce protection of this area Provide reserve proposal together with acquisition and management approach to Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts as part of Biodiversity Conservation Strategy for the Growth Area by March 2011 Legal agreements prepared and negotiated with landowners (under s69 of Conservation Forests and Land Act, Victorian and Conservation Trusts Act or s173 agreements under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 S2.14 S2.16 S2.17 Department of Sustainability and Environment Short to medium term Covered under existing allocations Land purchased or in private land management agreement by 2012
Objective Actions Mechanism for Delivery Responsible Agency Timing* Resources Measures To manage native grassland areas along Clarke’s Road to improve their quality over the long- term and maximise habitat condition for threatened and other resident species, with particular emphasis on Small Golden-moths Orchid Prepare a Reserve Management Plan for the Clarke’s Road area. S2.15 Department of Sustainability and Environment Parks Victoria Medium term Covered under existing allocations Conservation Management Plan in place that provides appropriate protection and management regimes for persistence of the Small Golden Moth at the Clarke’s Road area in perpetuity. Undertake works and monitor use of the reserve in accordance with the Conservation Management Plan. If not a public reserve, monitor planning permits and enforce any land management obligations in accordance with the requirements of the Conservation Management Plan and legal agreement. S3.5 S4.5 S4.1 S1.E1 S2.E1 Parks Victoria Department of Sustainability and Environment Department of Planning and Community Development Medium term to ongoing Resources available and committed Performance standards for management and monitoring provided to Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts by June 2011 Each land parcel managed by Parks Victoria or private landowner according to Conservation Management Plan and/or legal agreement. * Notes to Timing: Short term means the activity is expected to occur within the period 2010 to 2013. Medium term means the activity is expected to occur within the period 2014 to 2019. Long term means the activity is expected to occur beyond 2020.
southern brown bandicoot and growling grass frog CONSERVATION OUTCOMES TO BE ACHIEVED The conservation activities below have been designed to deliver the following outcomes: > Functioning sustainable populations of Southern Brown Bandicoot and Growling Grass Frogs within and adjacent to the new Urban Growth Boundary with connectivity between populations. > Protection and enhancement of all populations of Southern Brown Bandicoot including the population at the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne. > Protection and enhancement of important populations of Growling Grass Frog including the Merri Creek population, and those in the Pakenham and south east growth area, Kororoit Creek in the west and Darebin Creek in the north. ACTIVITIES TO ACHIEVE CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES table 13: conservation activities for southern brown bandicoot and growling grass frog Objective Actions Mechanism for Delivery Responsible Agency Timing* Resources Measures To protect important landscape/habitat areas of the Southern Brown Bandicoot and Growling Grass Frog Undertake field surveys, population viability analyses and develop models for sub- regional planning, then prepare Species Strategies for conservation of Southern Brown Bandicoot and Growling Grass Frog to inform preparation of Biodivesrity Conservation Strategies and Growth Area Framework Plans, and provide guidance to urban development planning S2.3 Department of Sustainability and Environment Short to medium term Covered under existing allocations Sub-regional strategies for Growling Grass Frog and Southern Brown Bandicoot submitted by February 2011 for Commonwealth Government approval Sub-regional Strategy for the Southern Brown Bandicoot reflected in Casey-Cardinia Growth Area Framework Plan by June 2011 Implement key strategic management measures identified in the Sub- regional Species Strategies informing relevant Precinct Structure Plans. S2.3 Department of Planning and Community Development Department of Sustainability and Environment Short term Funding to be sought when required Priority existing habitat protected and mechanism for future management established for Growling Grass Frog and Southern Brown Bandicoot by March 2011
maintained at the level necessary to contribute to their persistence across greater Melbourne Integrated Water Management Plans as specified in the Precinct Structure Planning Guidelines for Precinct Structure Plans and/or equivalent process for transport infrastructure and other development planning Developer Guidelines All precincts, transport and other infrastructure included within the Program developed in accordance with best practice urban water management Protect relevant habitat identified in the Sub- Regional Strategy or individual Conservation Management Plan from potential point source water quality contaminants by adherence to Environment Protection Authority guidelines and procedures S2.4 S2.12 S2.19 Growth Areas Authority Growth area councils Developer Environment Protection Authority Ongoing Covered under existing allocations All precincts, transport and other infrastructure included within the Program managed in accordance with published Environment Protection Authority guidelines and remediation procedures * Notes to Timing: Short term means the activity is expected to occur within the period 2010 to 2013. Medium term means the activity is expected to occur within the period 2014 to 2019. Long term means the activity is expected to occur beyond 2020.
striped legless lizard CONSERVATION OUTCOMES TO BE ACHIEVED The conservation activities below have been designed to deliver the following outcomes (from the recovery plan): > A series of reserves and other managed areas established such that viable populations are maintained across the known distribution of the species. > A program of research and monitoring undertaken to provide a basis for adaptive management of the Striped Legless Lizard. > Salvage and translocation options assessed, feasibilities determined and protocol developed for translocation. ACTIVITIES TO ACHIEVE CONSERVATION OUTCOMES table 14: conservation activities for striped legless lizard Objective Actions Mechanism for Delivery Agency Timing* Resources To implement prescription approved by the Commonwealth Minister for the Environmnent, Heritage and the Arts for the Striped Legless Lizard prior to detailed planning and construction (precinct planning and transport infrastructure and other development) Undertake detailed surveys for Striped Legless Lizard. Prepare Conservation Management Plans and Biodiversity component of Precinct Structure Plans following the methodology outlined in the Biodiversity Precinct Planning Kit and responding to requirements of relevant prescriptions S2.4 S2.6 Growth Areas Authority Short to medium term Covered under existing allocations Surveys undertaken in accordance with the Biodiversity Precinct Planning Kit methodology Surveys undertaken prior to commencement of precinct planning All data provided to the Department of Sustainability and Environment within three months of submission to the Growth Areas Authority Precinct Structure Plan reflects relevant conservation management plan Prepare translocation protocol in consultation with the Striped Legless Lizard recovery team S2.2 Department of Sustainability and Environment Short term Covered under existing allocations Protocol for translocation provided to Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts by 2010 Manage and monitor populations in western grassland reserves and any populations translocated from or within the Undertake works, manage and monitor and park activities in accordance with the National Park or Reserve Management Plan (refer to Natural Temperate S3.5 S2.E3 S3.E5 S4.E3 S4.E2 Parks Victoria Department of Sustainability and Environment Medium to long Term Required resources have been committed by the Victorian Government (refer to Natural Monitoring results provided to national recovery team and to Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts as per park management plan
Program area Grasslands above) Undertake control and management of feral and domestic animals to protect grassland wildlife from predation and disturbance. Temperate Grasslands above) Community in vicinity of grassland reserves and translocated populations is provided with relevant information regarding consequences relating to control of domestic animals and protection of wildlife Manage and monitor populations in western grassland reserves and any populations translocated from or within the Program area Undertake works, manage and monitor and park activities in accordance with the National Park or Reserve Management Plan (refer to Natural Temperate Grasslands above) S3.5 S2.E3 S3.E5 S4.E2 S4.E3 Parks Victoria Department of Sustainability and Environment Medium to long Term Required resources have been committed by the Victorian Government (refer to Natural Temperate Grasslands above) Monitoring results provided to national recovery team and to Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts as per park management plan Community in vicinity of grassland reserves and translocated populations is provided with relevant information regarding consequences relating to control of domestic animals and protection of wildlife *Notes to Timing: Short term means the activity is expected to occur within the period 2010 to 2013. Medium term means the activity is expected to occur within the period 2014 to 2019. Long term means the activity is expected to occur beyond 2020.
targets o protect potential habitat for the Grayling through enhanced water management measures Incorporate best practice urban water management techniques through preparation of Integrated Water Management Plans as specified in the Precinct for Precinct Structure Plans and/or equivalent process for transport infrastructure S2.4 S2.E1 S3.E4 S4.E4 S2.E4 S2.E5 Growth Areas Authority Growth area councils Developer Short term Covered under existing allocations Integrated Water Management Plans prepared in accordance with the Precinct Structure Planning Guidelines All precincts and transport infrastructure included within the Program developed in accordance with best practice urban water management Protect Cardinia Creek from potential point source water quality contaminants by adherence to Environment Protection Authority guidelines and procedures S2.4 S2.12 S2.19 S3.E3 S3.E4 S4.E4 Growth Areas Authority Growth area councils Developer Environment Protection Authority Melbourne Water Ongoing Covered under existing allocations All precincts, transport and other infrastructure included within the Program managed in accordance with published Environment Protection Authority guidelines and remediation procedures Protect Cardinia Creek from potential point source water quality contaminants by adherence to Environment Protection Authority guidelines and procedures S2.4 S2.12 S2.19 S.E3 S3.E4 S4.E4 Growth Areas Authority Growth area councils Developer Environment Protection Authority Melbourne Water Ongoing Covered under existing allocations All precincts, transport and other infrastructure included within the Program managed in accordance with published Environment Protection Authority guidelines and remediation procedures *Notes to Timing: Short term means the activity is expected to occur within the period 2010 to 2013. Medium term means the activity is expected to occur within the period 2014 to 2019. Long term means the activity is expected to occur beyond 2020.
button wrinklewort, large-fruit groundsel CONSERVATION OUTCOMES TO BE ACHIEVED The conservation activities below have been designed to deliver the following outcomes: > No substantial negative change to known populations within the Urban Growth Boundary, as a result of protection measures and ongoing management. ACTIVITIES TO ACHIEVE CONSERVATION OUTCOMES table 16: conservation activities for button wrinklewort, large-fruit groundsel Objective Actions Mechanism for Delivery Responsible Agency Timing* Resources Measures To protect and manage all known populations on public land Identify Truganina Cemetery grassland and land within the buffer (e.g. 200 m) in revising the Wyndham Growth Area Framework Plan S2.1 Growth Areas Authority Short term Covered under existing allocations Wyndham Growth Area Framework Plan in place by June 2011 Determine the land management buffer for Truganina Cemetery grassland through precinct structure planning and the preparation of Native Vegetation Precinct Plans S2.4 S2.5 Growth Areas Authority Growth area council Developer Short term Covered under existing allocations Precinct Structure Plan recognises the significance of Truganina Cemetery grassland Renegotiate current Public Authority Management Agreement for Truganina Cemetery to protect grassland and values of threatened species S2.18 Department of Sustainability and Environment Short term Covered under existing allocations Management agreement sets out clear standards for managing grassland values Monitor threatened species populations and results of management interventions in Truganina Cemetery, rail reserves (within urban Growth Boundary) and western grassland reserves , adapting management approach as required S3.6 Department of Sustainability and Environment (Truganina Cemetery); Parks Victoria (western grassland reserves) Ongoing Covered under existing allocations Monitoring results provided to Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts as agreed under Monitoring and Reporting Framework To identify and protect where practicable populations on private land and Undertake surveys for these species consistent with the Precinct Planning Biodiversity Kit as part of precinct, transport and other development planning S2.4 Growth Areas Authority Growth area council Department of Short to medium term Covered under existing allocations Surveys undertaken in accordance with the Biodiversity Precinct Planning Kit methodology Surveys undertaken
additional populations on public land Transport / VicRoads Developer prior to commencement of precinct planning All data provided to the Department of Sustainability and Environment within three months of submission to the Growth Areas Authority Develop a prescription for Large-fruit Groundsel based on its occurrence at the Rockbank site to inform the Growth Area Framework Planning, Precinct Structure Planning and transport planning processes. This prescription will guide mitigation and management decisions for the remainder of the Program including whether to retain the species on site. S2.4 S1.E1 S4.E1 Department of Sustainability and Environment Short term Covered under existing allocations Prescription approved by the Commonwealth Minister of the Environmnent, Heritage and the Arts Develop a prescription for Button Wrinklewort if new populations are located, to inform relevant planning process. S2.4 Department of Sustainability and Environment Short to medium term Covered under existing allocations Prescription approved by the Commonwealth Minister of the Environmnent, Heritage and the Arts, Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts *Notes to Timing: Short term means the activity is expected to occur within the period 2010 to 2013. Medium term means the activity is expected to occur within the period 2014 to 2019. Long term means the activity is expected to occur beyond 2020.
migratory species, waterways, wetlands and ramsar sites ONSERVATION OUTCOMES TO BE ACHIEVED The conservation activities below have been designed to deliver the following outcomes: > A network of small and large conservation reserves including a diversity of wetland areas managed for their migratory species and other wetland values, particularly in areas distant from urban development. > Improved management and design of retained and constructed wetlands to maximise habitat opportunities for migratory species. > Major new area of re-established wetlands managed for water quality mitigation and biodiversity conservation. > Improved water quality entering Western Port Ramsar site. > Same or improved water quality entering Port Phillip Bay Ramsar site. > Limited indirect disturbances (e.g. dogs) to identified wetlands. ACTIVITIES TO ACHIEVE CONSERVATION OUTCOMES table 19: conservation activities for migratory species, waterways, wetlands and ramsar sites Objective Actions Mechanism for Delivery Responsible Agency Timing* Resources Protect and re- establish the area of former wetlands adjacent to Cardinia Growth Area for use as flood and water quality mitigation and biodiversity Investigate establishing a wetland area in conjunction with the preparation of the Biodiversity Conservation Strategy for the south-east and subsequent revised Casey- Cardinia Growth Area Framework Plan, including identifying the funding and acquisition mechanism. S2.1 Growth Areas Authority Melbourne Water Short term Funding secured Outcome of wetland investigation provided to Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts by March 2011 Prepare Management Plan for the wetlands S2.15 Melbourne Water Short term Covered under existing allocations Management plan results in a major portion of the area being actively managed for biodiversity conservation, including threatened and migratory species Undertake works in accordance with the Management Plan S3.5 Melbourne Water Short to Medium term Covered under existing allocations Works undertaken in accordance with management plan Monitor threatened and migratory species, management activities and enforce compliance with the Management Plan S3.5 S1.E1 S4.E1 Department of Sustainability and Environment Ongoing Covered under existing allocations Monitoring results provided to Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts as part of two, four yearly (initially) then five yearly audit reports or as agreed in the Monitoring and Reporting Framework
To manage habitat for migratory species in accordance with the prescriptions approved by the Commonwealth Minister of the Environmnent, Heritage and the Arts established for precinct structure planning and infrastructure planning Identify important wetlands and other habitat areas for migratory species as part of the Biodiversity Conservation Strategies prepared for each growth area S2.2 Growth Areas Authority Short term Covered under existing Biodiversity Conservation Strategies identify important wetland areas for retention and management Prepare Conservation Management Plans and Biodiversity component of Precinct Structure Plans, including specifying the design and construction of wetland areas (where appropriate) and the management requirements for retained wetlands; incorporate requirements of relevant prescriptions. S2.5 S2.6 Growth Areas Authority Growth area councils Developer Short to medium term Covered under existing Surveys undertaken in accordance with the Biodiversity Precinct Planning Kit Nationally significant migratory bird sites protected with a 200m buffer as part of Precinct Structure Plan Undertake works in accordance S2.6 Growth area Ongoing Covered Wetlands within precincts with the Conservation S3.E2 councils under suitably buffered from Management Plan and conditions S3.E3 existing disturbances (including dogs of any planning approval S3.E4 Developer and actively managed to retain or enhance values) Monitor and enforce any land management obligations in accordance with the conditions of planning approval S3.1 Growth area councils Ongoing Covered under existing Breaches reported to Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts as agreed To protect Incorporate best practice urban S2.4, Growth Areas Short Covered Integrated Water important water management techniques S2.E1 Authority term under Management Plans areas within through preparation of Integrated S3.E4 existing prepared in accordance Ramsar sites Water Management Plans S4.E4 Growth area with the Precinct Structure and downstream as specified in the Precinct S2.E4 councils Planning Guidelines Ramsar sites Structure Planning Guidelines for S2.E5 through enhanced Precinct Structure Plans and/or Developer All precincts and transport management equivalent process for transport infrastructure included measures infrastructure within the Program
the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts by 2010 Results of water quality testing, and compliance with proposed conservation outcomes submitted to the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts as part of independent monitoring and auditing of Program. Remedial action taken as necessary Protect Ramsar sites and upstream waterways from potential point source water quality contaminants by adherence to Environment Protection Authority guidelines and procedures. S2.4 S2.12 S2.19 Environment Protection Authority Melbourne Water Ongoing Covered under existing All precincts, transport and other infrastructure included within the Program managed in accordance with published Environment Protection Authority guidelines and remediation procedures To protect Ramsar site and downstream impacts associated with the Outer Metropolitan Ring /E6 Transport Corridor Provide specific measures for protecting and adaptively managing potential impacts on Ramsar values in the Environment Impact Report prepared for the Outer Metropolitan Ring/E6 and translate these measures into the overarching environmental protection strategy and relevant Environmental Management Plans. S2.12 S2.E5 VicRoads Medium term Covered under existing Mechanism for protecting Ramsar site values included in report to Commonwealth as agreed in Monitoring and Reporting Framework * Notes to Timing: Short term means the activity is expected to occur within the period 2010 to 2013. Medium term means the activity is expected to occur within the period 2014 to 2019. Long term means the activity is expected to occur beyond 2020.
table 22: stage 2 (Process implementation) monitoring and reporting requirements Ref Type What is Monitored and Reported? Legislative basis Purpose Activities Reporting (Program Specific) Growth Area Framework Plans Sub-Regional Species Strategies Biodiversity Conservation Strategies Conservation Management Plans Native Vegetation Precinct Plans Precinct Structure Plans National park or reserve management plans Framework for transport infrastructure (TBC) Transport planning mechanisms Other activities within the Program if relevant (eg. New quarry approvals, sewage treatment facilities) Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Strategic Approval) To ensure that the processes undertaken to prepare urban frameworks, transport frameworks and the reservation of land occur in the manner described in the endorsed Program Report. Appoint an Independent party to undertake monitoring and reporting Independent party to prepare and submit a report to the Victorian Government and Commonwealth Government that covers all projects defined by the Program Victorian Minister for Planning Assisted by: Growth Areas Authority Department of Planning and Community Development Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change Department of Sustainability and Environment Victorian Minister for Road and Ports and Victorian Minister for Public Transport Department of Transport VicRoads monitoring and compliance: Commonwealth Minister for Environment, Heritage and the Arts To be determined during Stage 1 in establishing the reporting schedule. Independent reporting will occur every 2 years for the first 4 years unless otherwise agreed
Assisted by: Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts Reporting under Victorian legislative processes Growth Area Framework Plans Sub-Regional Species Strategies Biodiversity Conservation Strategies Conservation Management Plans Native Vegetation Precinct Plans Precinct Structure Plans Planning permits Planning and Environment Act 1987 To ensure that each of the specific plans is implemented in accordance with planning policy, guidelines and practice notes. All plans prepared to implement the Program to be submitted to the Victorian Minister for Planning for review against requirements of the planning schemes. Victorian Minister for Planning Assisted by: Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change Department of Planning and Community Development Department of Sustainability and Environment Growth Areas Authority VicRoads Ongoing Grassland Reserves (Interim Management Plans, Management Strategies, Reserve Strategies) Crown Land Reserves Act 1978 To ensure grasslands established and managed as outlined in Program and further detailed in the Strategic Impact Assessment Report Any plans referred to Minister for Environment and Climate Change for endorsement Approved if consistent with overarching Conservation Strategy, and relevant Planning Scheme controls Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change Assisted by: Department of Sustainability and Environment Ongoing
S2.E4 Transport Corridor (Regional Rail Link – west of Werribee to Deer Park) Planning and Environment Act 1987 To ensure that transport infrastructure area assessed and planned in accordance with conditions made under the Environment Effects Act 1978 and/or any instrument made under the Planning and Environment Act 1987. Development plans prepared following implementation of conditions. Environmental Management Plan prepared, including measures for managing construction impacts Victorian Minister for Planning Assisted by: Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change (in consultation with Commonwealth Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts) Department of Planning and Community Development Department of Sustainability and Environment Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts Ongoing S2.E5 Transport Corridor (Outer Metropolitan Ring/E6) Planning and Environment Act 1987 To ensure that transport infrastructure area assessed and planned in accordance with conditions made under the Environment Effects Act 1978 and/or any instrument made under the Planning and Development plans prepared following preparation of Environmental Impact Report Environmental Impact Report outlines monitoring in environmental management strategy Victorian Minister for Planning Assisted by: Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change Department of Planning and Ongoing
table 23: stage 3 (construction and works) monitoring and reporting requirements Ref Type What is Monitored and Reported? Legislative basis Purpose Activities S3.E1 Monitor (Program Specific) Construction and works undertaken to implement the Program Environment Protection and Biodiversity Act 1999 (Strategic Approval) To identify any non compliance with the Program. Independent monitor to prepare a report and provide to the Commonwealth on any non compliance Victorian Minister for Planning Assisted by: Department of Planning and Community Development Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change Department of Sustainability and Environment Minister for Roads and Ports Minister for Public Transport Department of Transport VicRoads Every 5 years or as agreed under monitoring and reporting framework S3.E2 Monitoring and Enforcement under Victorian legislative processes Construction of urban areas (within the Growth Areas) Planning and Environment Act 1987 Environment Protection Act 1970 Extractive Industries Development Act To ensure works occur in accordance with the approved plans through enforcement To ensure works occur in accordance with any approved planning permits To ensure any emissions or pollution comply with Victorian Enforcement of activities Victorian Minister for Planning Assisted by: Department of Planning and Community Development Local Government Victorian Minister for Environment Ongoing compliant
Government standards To ensure compliance with approved work plan (licence) for extractive industries To ensure biodiversity is managed in accordance with the Program’s approval To notify the Commonwealth Government and independent monitor any known or likely cases of and Climate Change Department of Sustainability and Environment Environment Protection Authority Department of Primary Industries S3.E3 Construction of infrastructure for the Regional Rail Link – west of Werribee to Deer Park Planning and Environment Act 1987 Environment Protection Act 1970 To ensure works occur in accordance with the approved development plans To ensure any emissions or pollution comply with Victorian Government standards To notify the Commonwealth and independent monitor any known or likely cases of Enforcement of activities Department of Transport Ongoing 3.E4 Construction of infrastructure for the Outer Metropolitan Ring / E6 Transport Corridor Planning and Environment Act 1987 Environment Protection Act 1970 To ensure works occur in accordance with the approved development plans (and any Environmental Enforcement of non-compliant activities VicRoads Ongoing non- compliant
Management Plans – including any specific performance measures) To ensure any emissions or pollution comply with Victorian Government standards To notify the Commonwealth and independent monitor any known or likely cases of non-compliance S3.E5 Works associated with the Grassland Reserves Crown Land Reserves Act Planning and Environment Act 1987 To ensure works occur in accordance with the approved management plan Enforcement of non-compliant activities Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change Assisted by: Victorian Minister for Planning Parks Victoria Department of Sustainability and Environment Department of Planning and Community Development Local Government Ongoing table 24: stage 4 (operational) monitoring and reporting requirements Ref Type What is Monitored and Reported? Legislative basis Purpose Activities S4.E1 Audit under Victorian Use of land within urban Planning and Environment Act To ensure any new uses comply with relevant of non- Victorian Minister for Planning (P&E Ongoing
legislative processes areas 1987 Environment Protection Act 1970 Extractive Industries Development Act 1995 Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 planning controls To ensure any emissions or pollution comply with state standards To ensure no compliance with approved work plan (licence) for extractive industries To ensure biodiversity is managed in accordance with the Program’s approval activities ACT) Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change (FFG Act, EPA Act) Victorian Minister for Trade and Industry (EID Act) Assisted by: Local Government Department of Primary Industries Department of Planning and Community Development Department of Sustainability and Environment Environment Protection Authority S4.E2 Transport Corridor (Regional Rail Link – west of Werribee to Deer Park) Planning and Environment Act 1987 To ensure that ongoing use is undertaken in accordance with any Environmental Management Plans and development plans of non- activities Victorian Minister for Planning Assisted by: Department of Planning and Community Development Ongoing S4.E3 Transport Corridor (Outer Metropolitan Ring/E6) Planning and Environment Act 1987 To ensure that development plans and Environmental Management Plans are consistent with Environmental Impact Report of non- compliant activities Victorian Minister for Planning Assisted by: Department of Planning and Community Development Ongoing S4.E4 Use of Grassland Crown Land Reserves Act To ensure use occurs in accordance with Enforcement of non- Victorian Minister for Environment and Ongoing