Issuing permits for activities outlined in and in accordance with this plan (e.g. tour operator, research) Category 2 Actions considered likely to have more than a negligible impact, but not a significant impact, on the park’s environment and values (see Table 2) Moderate capital works (e.g. new infrastructure or moderate expansion/upgrade of existing infrastructure) Rehabilitation of heavily eroded sites (including forest rehabilitation) Management/research programs for listed species requiring active intervention (e.g. capture, moving, tagging) Developments for approved existing tourism activities that do not require major works New operations or developments to implement policies and actions in this plan If Australia considers that the proposed action is consistent with the CINP Management Plan: If needed, consult with relevant/ affected stakeholders Impact assessment by park staff or external expert using impact assessment procedures in Table 2 Decision made by Parks Australia If the proposed action is not considered consistent with the Management Plan the action will not generally be permitted or may be assessed as a Category 3 proposal Category 3 Actions considered likely to have a significant impact on the park’s environment and values Major capital works (e.g. new major infrastructure or significant expansion/upgrade of existing infrastructure) Major new operations or developments to implement this plan New types of commercial activities not enabled under this plan If Parks Australia considers that the proposed action may or may not be consistent with the CINP Management Plan: Parks Australia will consider whether action should be referred to the Minister for the Environment for consideration as a ‘controlled action’ under the EPBC Act if action referred and Minister decides it is a controlled action the action is assessed under the EPBC Act if action not referred, or referred and Minister decides it is not a controlled action, assessment as for Category 2 Table 2: Matters and considerations for assessment Matters for assessment Considerations include, but not limited to 1. IUCN category (a) IUCN category II, national park Consistency with IUCN category II, national park principles 2. Environmental context
Components or features of the environment in the area where the action will take place Components or features of the environment likely to be impacted Is the environment which is likely to be impacted, or are elements of it, sensitive or vulnerable to impacts? The history, current use and condition of the environment which is likely to be impacted Matters of National Environmental Significance under the EPBC Act The environment, as defined under the EPBC Act, including listed Commonwealth heritage values Terrestrial and marine ecosystems, communities, habitats and species and their uniqueness in the park, island and region Ground and surface water values Cultural and built features and values Socio-economic and community values Tourism, recreational and visitor experience values Aesthetic/landscape features and values Scientific values Infrastructure 3. Potential impacts Describe the proposal or action What are the predicted adverse impacts associated with the action? How severe are the potential impacts? What is the extent of uncertainty about potential impacts? Impacts on considerations above including short-term, long-term, off-site, cumulative, indirect and compounding impacts Describe action components, activities, stages, scale, intensity and any associated infrastructure Energy use and climate change impact considerations Human health and safety 4. Impact avoidance and mitigation Will any measures to avoid or mitigate impacts ensure, with a high degree of certainty, that impacts are not significant? What certainty is that avoidance and mitigation measures will be implemented and sustained? Consider timing, duration and frequency of actions/activities Include any alternative sites for actions Design factors and considerations Are there any acceptable impact off-set actions? 5. Significance of impacts Considering all the matters above, is the action likely to have a significant impact on the environment? If yes, the Director will consider whether action should be referred for Ministerial consideration under the EPBC Act For proposed actions within Christmas Island National Park that are Category 2 - 3 Actions (see 1) these procedures must be completed for proposals to be assessed and considered for approval. Delete all sentences in blue or with yellow highlight once completed