Table 31: Presence of Ecological Receptors within the Operational Area and the EMBA Receptor Group Receptor Type Receptor Description Values and Sensitivities Operational Area1 EMBA2 Habitat Shoreline Rocky Foraging habitat (e.g. birds) Nesting or Breeding habitat (e.g. birds, pinnipeds) Haul-out sites (e.g. pinnipeds) – Not present. The coastal environment within the EMBA is comprised predominately of sandy shores with sections of rocky outcrops. Each of shoreline types has the potential to support different flora and fauna assemblage due to the different physical factors (e.g. waves, tides, light etc.) influencing the habitat; for example: Australian fur-seals are also known to use rocky shores for haul-out and/breeding; Birds species may use sandy or rocky areas for roosting and breeding sites; Rocky coasts can provide a hard substrate for sessile invertebrate species (e.g. barnacles, sponges etc) to attach to; Artificial structures (e.g. groynes, jetties) while built for other purposes (e.g. shoreline protection, recreational activities) can also provide a hard substrate for sessile invertebrates to attach to. Sandy Foraging habitat (e.g. birds) Nesting or Breeding habitat (e.g. birds, pinnipeds, turtles) Haul-out sites (e.g. pinnipeds) – Artificial structure Community engagement Economic benefit –
Mangroves (Dominant Habitat)1 Intertidal/subtitle habitat, mangrove communities Nursery habitat (e.g. crustaceans, fish) Breeding habitat (e.g. fish) - Not present (not identified in MNES Search for Operational Area with 2km buffer) Mangroves have been recorded in all Australian states except Tasmania. Mangrove habitat nearshore the Victorian coast are distributed in South Gippsland around the French Island National Park and coast around Port Welshpool. Dominant mangrove habitat from the NISB Habitat Classification Scheme are not present in the EMBA. Saltmarsh (Dominant Habitat) Upper intertidal zone, Saltmarsh habitat, habitat for fish and benthic communities Nursery habitat (e.g. crustaceans, fish) Breeding habitat (e.g. fish) - Not present (not identified in MNES Search for Operational Area with 2km buffer) Saltmarsh habitat are widespread along the Australian coast and mostly occur in the upper intertidal zone. Saltmarsh dominated habitat with greater than 10% coverage of saltmarsh occurs in in and behind the sand dunes of Ninety Mile Beach in Gippsland (Boon et al. 2011). In the broader region outside of the EMBA, it occurs at western Port Phillip Bay, northern Western Port, within the Corner Inlet-Nooramunga. Saltmarsh environments are much more common in northern Australia (e.g. Queensland), compared to the temperate and southern coasts (i.e. New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania) (Boon et al. 2011). TEC: Subtropical and Temperate Coastal Saltmarsh Upper intertidal zone, Saltmarsh habitat, Nursery habitat (e.g. crustaceans, fish) - Although identified by the matters of NES search as having the potential to be present, the operational area does not include the onshore environment Community likely to occur within area. The ‘Subtropical and Temperate Coastal Saltmarsh’ is listed as a vulnerable Threatened Ecological
Grey nurse shark Great white shark Mako Shark Porbeagle The operational area is within a distribution BIA for the White Shark. No critical habitats or behaviours were identified. white shark Mako Shark Porbeagle Shark Whale Shark The White Shark has known aggregation areas within eastern Victoria waters; the EMBA intersects a foraging and distribution BIA for this species. In addition to the species habitat that overlaps the operational area, whale shark habitat intercepts the EMBA. Breeding behaviour is noted for the Great White Shark in the EPBC Protected Matters search, however the breeding BIA is outside of the EMBA. BIA – Foraging – BIA – Distribution Behaviour – Breeding – Pipefish, seahorse, seadragons Listed Marine Species 28 syngnathid species (or species habitat) may occur within the operational area. No important behaviours of BIAs have been identified. 28 syngnathid species (or species habitat) may occur within the EMBA. No important behaviours of BIAs have been identified. Marine Reptiles Marine turtles Listed Marine Species Four marine turtle species habitat) may within the area: Loggerhead Turtle, Turtle, Threatened Species Migratory Species
Leatherback Turtle, Hawksbill Turtle Breeding habitat may occur within operational area for Loggerhead and leatherback turtles. No BIAs were identified for marine turtles. Loggerhead Turtle, Green Turtle, Leatherback Turtle, and Hawksbill Turtle No critical habitat or BIAs occur within the EMBA. Behaviour – Breeding – Behaviour – Foraging Marine Mammals Seals and Sealions (Pinnipeds) Listed Marine Species Two species of pinniped (or species habitat) may occur within the operational area; the Long-nosed and the Australian Fur-seal. No BIAs were identified for pinnipeds. Two pinniped species (or species habitat) may within the EMBA. One species (Australian Fur-seal) has breeding behaviour identified; there is known breeding sites in eastern Victoria (e.g. The Skerries), No BIAs have been identified in the area. Behaviour – Breeding – Whales Listed Marine Species 22 species (or species habitat) may occur within the operational area. Foraging behaviours were identified for some species (Sei, Fin and Pygmy Right Whale; Pygmy Blue Whale); no other important behaviours were identified. The operational area intersects a migration and resting BIA for the Southern Right Whale, and a foraging BIA for the Pygmy Blue Whale. 23 species (or species habitat) may occur within the EMBA. Foraging behaviours were identified for some species (Sie, Fin and Pygmy Right Whales); no other important behaviours were identified. The EMBA intersects a distribution and migration BIA for the Southern Right Whale, and a foraging BIA for the Pygmy Blue Whale. Threatened Species Migratory Species BIA – Foraging BIA – Migration BIA - Distribution Behaviour – Foraging
Dolphins Listed Marine Species Six dolphin species (or species habitat) may within the operational area. No important behaviours of BIAs have been identified. Seven dolphin species (or species habitat) may occur within the EMBA. No important behaviours of BIAs have been identified. Migratory Species Marine pests Introduced marine species The introduced conical New Zealand Screw Shell (Maoricolpus roseus) was common in the Sole and Patricia Baleen offshore pipeline corridors, generally in water depths greater than 40 m. The introduced conical New Zealand Screw Shell (Maoricolpus roseus) was common in the Sole and Patricia Baleen offshore pipeline corridors, generally in water depths greater than 40 m. Notes: Combination of an EPBC Protected Matters Search along the Sole pipeline alignment and a 5 kilometre buffer, and characteristics of the Gippsland environment, have been used to describe ecological receptors that may occur within the Operational Area. Combination of an EPBC Protected Matters Search for the Sole EMBA area, and characteristics of the Gippsland environment sector, have been used to describe ecological receptors that may occur within the EMBA. Table 32: Presence of Social Receptors within the Operational Area and the EMBA Receptor Group Receptor Type Receptor Description Values and Sensitivities Operational Area1 EMBA2 Natural System Commonwealth Marine Area Key Ecological Features High productivity Aggregations of marine life The operational area intersects with one KEF: Upwelling East of Eden: an area of episodic upwelling known for high productivity and aggregations of marine life, including Blue Whales, Humpback Whales, seals, sharks and seabirds. Two KEFs intersect with the EMBA: Big Horseshoe Canyon: a feature at the easternmost end of the Bass Canyon system; the hard substrates provide attachment sites for benthic flora and fauna, thus increasing structural diversity and creating sheltering habitat for benthic fishes. Upwelling East of Eden: an area of episodic upwelling known for high productivity and aggregations of marine life, including Blue Whales,
National Importance nursery habitat for marine life intersect with the operational area include: Ewing Morass Lake Corringle intersect with the EMBA. The two closest to the Sole assets are: Ewing Morass, and; Lake Corringle Human System Commercial Fisheries Economic benefit Six Commonwealth-managed fisheries have management areas that intersect the operational area. Fishing intensity data suggests that the Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery and the Southern Squid Jig Fishery are the two that are closest to the sole development area. Overall active fishing effort within this area is expected to be minimal given the lack of suitable benthic habitat features within the operational area. Six Commonwealth-managed fisheries have management areas that intersect with the EMBA. Fishing intensity data suggests that the Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery and the Southern Squid Jig Fishery are the two that are closest to the sole development area. State-managed Economic benefit While a number of State-managed fisheries have management areas that intersect with the operational area, active fishing effort within this area is expected to be minimal given the lack of suitable benthic habitat features within the operational area. In particular, there has been no recent fishing effort within the eastern zone of the Giant Crab fishery in Victoria, and most of the catch for Rock Lobster is typically in waters <100 m deep (Sole well depth is approximately 125 m). A number of fisheries have management areas that intersect with the EMBA. Fishing intensity data is not available; however, it is possible that the Giant Crab, Rock Lobster, Scallop and Wrasse fisheries may be active within the EMBA.
Table 61: Suitability of Response Options for MDO, and Patricia Baleen/Sole Gas Response Option Description LOC – Vessel Collision (MDO) Viable Response? Strategic Net Benefit? LOC – LOWC (Sole Dry Gas) Viable Response? Strategic Net Benefit? Source Control flow of hydrocarbons to environment. Achieved by vessel For wellhead issues: In accordance with the Offshore Victoria Source Control Plan The plan provides a response to release incidents from wellheads Monitor & Evaluate Direct observation – Aerial or marine; Vector Calculations; Oil Spill Trajectory Modelling; Satellite Tracking Buoys To maintain situational awareness, all monitor and evaluate options suitable. MDO spreads rapidly to thin layers. Aerial surveillance is considered more effective than vessel to inform spill response and identify if oil has contacted shoreline or wildlife. Vessel surveillance limited in effectiveness in determining spread of oil. Manual calculation upon weather conditions will be used at the time to provide guidance to aerial observations. Oil Spill trajectory modelling utilised to forecast impact areas. Deployment of oil spill monitoring buoys at the time of vessel incident will assist in understanding the local current regime during the spill event. For a continuous significant spill event (well blowout) hydrocarbons will be present at the surface for the duration of the release. To maintain situational awareness, all monitor and evaluate techniques will be considered during dry gas spill incidents to understand the possible impacts.
82: Stakeholder Feedback and Cooper Energy Assessment of Claims/Objections Stakeholder and relevance Relevance to Activity Information provided (Date, Method, Record, Number) Summary of Response Assessment of Merits to Adverse Claim / Objection Operators Response to each Claim / Objection Full text response - record number Aboriginal Affairs Victoria Responsible for the implementation of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 and the Aboriginal Lands Act 1970. Determines RAPs. May be impacted if hydrocarbon spill only 19/9/2017– emailed 2018 Offshore Campaign Stakeholder Information brochure. Your message was received. You. No claims or objections to be assessed. Not applicable AAV-001 Thanked Cooper Energy for the information and that it will be passed on to our major projects senior officer (Dan Cummins) for consideration. If he determines a cause for response he will get back to you. No claims or objections to be assessed. responded with thanks and offer of further information if required. AAV-002 Australian Fisheries Management Authority Management of Commonwealth Commercial Fisheries from 3nm to 200nm (EEZ) 11/9/2015: Initial introductory meeting and presentation on Sole Development Project AFMA provided overview of fisheries out of Entrance. Cooper Energy provided overview of activities. Noted that CFA is the peak fishing industry body for commonwealth. SETFIA has close links to CFA but other associations do not. AFMA to supply contacts for smaller No claims or objections to be assessed. Santos/Cooper have used ABARES reports for identification of fisheries and in EP. Smaller associations have been contacted and presented information. AFMA website reviewed. AFMA-001
organisations. ABARES report should be reviewed for fishery status reports. AFMA website provides overlays of fishing zones and acreages. 19/9/2017– emailed 2018 Offshore Campaign Stakeholder Information brochure. Brodie MacDonald replied with thanks No claims or objections to be assessed. Not Applicable AFMA-002 20/9/2017: Requested that all correspondence be via the generic petroleum@afma.gov.au address and it will then be disseminated to relevant managers. No claims or objection to be assessed. All emails to only go via generic petroleum address. Cooper Energy confirmed that the information was sent to the appropriate fishing industry contacts as outlined in the link. requested confirmation then that any information about upcoming activities only be emailed to the ‘petroleum’ address and not to individual Fishery Managers. AFMA-003 Australian Hydrographic Services Commonwealth Agency responsible for Hydrographic Services such as Notice to Mariners Details of infrastructure placed on Navigation Charts 19/9/2017– emailed 2018 Offshore Campaign Stakeholder Information brochure. requested to provide finalised information at least three weeks prior to commencement of any works to allow for publication of notices to mariners. No claims or objections to be assessed. Cooper Energy confirmed information would be provided to AHS at least 3 weeks prior to activities commencing AHS-001
Energy, Environment and Climate Change Group Wildlife Emergencies and Biodiversity Regulation Requested confirmation that the 'single point of contact' is for general communications rather than statutory reporting obligations, and that legal arrangements for the transfer of Victorian land based pipelines will continue as is and the current contacts will not be affected confusion regarding point of contact and provided clarity as requested involved in reporting etc. will not change but If any changes do DELWP will be notified immediately and amend and resubmit documentation as required. AMOSC Oil Spill Response Organisation Review and comment on Cooper Energy Offshore Victorian Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (OPEP) reviewer 19/9/2017– emailed 2018 Offshore Campaign Stakeholder Information brochure. Cooper Energy maintains an Associate Membership with AMOSC 19/9/2017: does not distribute member information amongst the membership group. We will however, be very interested in receiving a draft copy of the OPEP to confirm with Cooper AMOSC’s resources and processes and comment on the same. 20/9/2017: Cooper apologized for not removing the sentence regarding distribution from the covering email. No issue with comments provided 20/9: Responded stating that OPEP is finalised and will be forwarded to AMOSC for review in the near future. 29/9: Strike Plans were developed for Sole wells to supplement the already AMOSC reviewed OPEP. AMOSC reviewed the FSP and provided feedback 28/9 which has been incorporated. Cooper Energy to issue Sole pipelay OPEP for review when completed AMOSC-001 Department of the Environment and Energy Commonwealth Department formally overseeing offshore Offshore Campaign Stakeholder Information brochure. 19/9/2017 - Generic response: Requested all information be via NOPSEMA. Provided links to further guidance material. Cooper Energy acknowledge the advice from DOE. 19/9/2017: Cooper Energy will no longer send information to DOE offshore petroleum email address. No response necessary as its a generic response email from DOEE-001
petroleum activities. DOE. Remove from stakeholder register. DEDJTR Victorian Fishery Authority (VFA) Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources Peak State Fisheries body Regulator offshore to 3mn Victorian coastal Waters 14/10/2015: Initial introductory meeting and presentation on Sole Development Project General discussion of project and fisheries in the region. Discussed privacy issues that FV have under the Act, that means FV cannot provide Santos with any information that might identify fishers. Agreement reached that FV could send out information (e.g. a letter and brochure) to the potentially affected licence holders on Santos’ behalf. No claims or objections to be assessed. Information was sent to FV on 31/10/206 for dissemination to fishers (Summer 2016 Brochure) VFA-001 19/9/2017– emailed 2018 Offshore Campaign Stakeholder Information brochure. 4/10/2017: Response to BMG notice. Stuart requested all info be sent to Bill Lussier. 10/10/2017: VFA confirmed that all correspondence to now go via Bill Lussier and that all VFA emails are now VFA and not ecodev No claims or objections to be assessed. 4/10/2017: Cooper Energy acknowledged request and will update database 9/10/2017: Cooper Energy reverted back to VFA to request whether ALL correspondence now goes to Bill and whether they were using new email addresses. 10/102017: Cooper Energy will ensure all correspondence goes to Bill Lussier and that the VFA emails will be used. VFA-002
Geoscience Australia 19/9/2017– emailed 2018 Offshore Campaign Stakeholder Information brochure. 19/9/2017: Out of office but that she has access to emails No claims or objections to be assessed. No response required GA-001 Australian Oceanographic Services Pty Ltd (Dr Andrew Levings) Oil and Gas Fishery Liaison 19/9/2017– emailed 2018 Offshore Campaign Stakeholder Information brochure. 5/10/2017: Telephone call with Dr Levings and Cooper 31/10/2017: Telephone call with Dr Levings and Coop 22/9/2017: Dr. Levings outlined his experience in O&G, fishing, energy transmission and provision of services and requested opportunity to talk that day. 23/9/2017: Agreed talks can wait. Dr. Levings talked with Cooper Energy management and service boat owners regarding their vessels being used for future support activities. 5/10: Dr Levings discussed vessels he has available for possible work with Cooper Energy management. 31/10: Cooper Energy stakeholder liaison called Dr Levings to confirm conversation of 5/10/17. Confirmed he has 2 that are in survey with all appropriate systems in place and experienced personnel. no adverse or objection to assess. Cooper Energy acknowledge possible use of vessels 22/9/2017: Cooper Energy acknowledged Dr. Levings but stated that the Cooper Energy liaison would be out of the country until the 12th and requested that the discussion be delayed. 23/9/2017: Cooper Energy agreed that use of fishing vessels where possible has merit as builds good relations. Confirmed will be in touch on return. 5/10/2017: Cooper Energy stated they would consider the use of the vessels if they were appropriate. 31/10/2017: Cooper Energy to assess the possibility and opportunity of using the local boats where possible. Dr Levings will be contacted if his services/ vessels are required. AOS-001 AOS-002
works commencing and request to avoid area He protested about the risk of damaging his nets on pipelines with growth on them in the future. He was not allowed to fish over the existing PB He was not aware of any restriction and the existing line could be fished over that frond mats washing up from previous works outside of the EP as related to HDD. recommendation is to avoid the area in the short term. the pipeline has a 3LPP coating and marine growth is reduced and there are no major snagging items on the line Cooper Energy have had consultation with the fishing industry with LEFCOL/SETFIA and community meetings to advise of our plans. There is no restriction over the PB lines and could be fished over lessons learnt have resulted in non-use of frond mats for future works South-East Trawl Fishing Industry Association Peak Industry for Trawl Fishermen in the SE Region Interests: Activity Notifications Increased impacts that may 15/10/2015 Meeting with SETFIA and LEFCOL General introduction of the Sole Project. Reviewed unresolved issues between O&G and Geoscience Aust and fishing industry. Snagged fishing gear is expensive to replace. Concern about the cumulative impact of adding wellheads and exclusion zones and reducing areas available to fishing. Was Santos/Cooper identify the SETFIA and LEFCOL as relevant stakeholders Santos commissioned SETFIA to undertake a Fishing Study for the Sole Development Project identifying who fishes in the area, methods of fishing used and detailing the communications Cooper recognise the cumulative impact from multiple exclusion and once in operation will assess possibility of reducing zones. Pipeline has been designed to be over-fished and designs are being further progressed. Fishery groups will be kept informed. SETFIA-01
affect upcoming FIS noted that safety zone for Baska reduced to 300m Santos asked whether they can incorporate ‘non-protruding’ anodes as part of pipeline design It was clarified that there would be no seismic. NPP phase would not be shared with fishers as waste of time. Fishing industry want to be involved in future decommissioning and abandonment activities. General discussion on the complexity of fishing arrangements and identifying who fishes where, when and how. There is considerable fishing along the 39 degrees 12 line Fishermen do not understand NtM The industry should be prepared for its infrastructure to be fished over and wellheads etc. should be designed to be snag free Request to use local vessels where possible service SETFIA can provide. Where possible infrastructure will be designed to be fished over. However certain pieces such as well heads by design protrude and for this and safety reasons are within PSZ. Assessment of claims and objections is required as the activity will be undertaken within the 6 months prior to the FIS and in close proximity. The planned activity is proposed to be completed before the FIS commences in August. The closest FIS shots line is 12.3 km from Sole-2, and therefore outside of the 2-4 km radius where sound exposure could impact upon finfish. Behavioural effects in fish in response to sound exposure, such as startle response, are temporary, and any impacts to fish Santos/Cooper advised that decommissioning and abandonment is not part of this stage of the project, but that fisheries would be consulted for any such future changes. Cooper have modified start date of pipeline activities to commence outside FIS.
FIS to be run in 2016 and 2018 SETFIA outlined services they can provide including identification of fishers, reports on fishing, and communication services from the activity are not expected to continue once the activity is complete. Given that much of the area within the FIS is overlapped by areas of heavy shipping, which are likely to have a greater impact on finfish than the presence of the MODU and associated support vessels, and that the FIS will commence after completion of the activity, Cooper Energy has determined that the offshore activities will not negatively impact the FIS. 12/7/2016 Meeting with SETFIA and LEFCOL SETFIA and LEFCOL meeting to discuss proposed Sole offshore pipeline design improvements and learnings from Patricia Baleen pipeline and HDD installation in 2002-3. The timing of the proposed 2018 Fishing Independent Survey was also discussed. Only potential project interaction would be if the well was being drilled while the survey was being undertaken - Even if there would Cooper have assessed potential impacts from drilling activities on fish behaviour and determined minimal impact at the distance. Marlo fishing community have been involved via community information sessions etc. VRFish have been included in notices. Pipeline is to avoid Marlo Reef. Pipeline will not introduce new snag points and is designed to be fished over SETFIA-02 SETFIA-02a
be no impact at 8 km, the perception would still need to be managed Use of SMS for communications considered an effective tool. agreed that it was too early to discuss timing in detail and that Santos would keep in touch as things become clearer. Based on current schedule, drilling will be completed prior to survey and so perception of impacting on fish is being managed. 2/2/2017 Telephone call with SETFIA PB to be person responsible to ensure that SB kept informed at an operational level. Commitment that at the April meeting Santos will provide vessel information, pipeline contractor information etc. SB to brief Brad Duncan LEFCOL about meeting, and invite to the next one. No claims or objections to be assessed. Commitments made to continue to engage with SETFIA and LEFCOL keeping them in the loop and up to date with any key project decisions / changes. This is a part of the ongoing stakeholder consultation plan. SETFIA-03 22/5/2017 Meeting with SETFIA and LEFCOL Project update provided. Indicative timing that pipelay will start after 1st Sept to avoid FIS. SB intends to use SMS messaging for information dissemination. Cooper Energy to No claims or objections to be assessed. Cooper Energy provided contractor and vessel info to SETFIA as requested (see SETFIA-04a) as well as update on project SETFIA-04 SETFIA-04a
provide contractor and vessel info to SETFIA. Drilling schedule discussed and likely commence circa Feb 2018 and that Cooper drilling be in touch. Campaign to use 8-pt mooring and 500 m exclusion zone and anchors out to 1.5km Discussed possibility of a person assisting with updating plotters with finalised Sole 3 location, but this is to be reviewed at a later date. Commitments made to continue to engage with SETFIA and LEFCOL keeping them in the loop and up to date with any key project decisions / changes. This is a part of the ongoing stakeholder consultation plan. 19/9/2017– emailed 2018 Offshore Campaign Stakeholder Information brochure. No response received in relation to emailed brochure 26/9/2017: Generic sent to all O&G stakeholders outlining the upcoming Fish Survey and request to not undertake any activities between Feb and 2018 and then again between Feb and mid-Sept 2018. Noted that an earlier request was sent out asking that no seismic be undertaken but that SETFIA has received 2 notices re non-seismic activities 28/9/2017: Confirmed may be Assessment of claims and objections is required as the activity will be within the 6 months prior to the FIS and in close proximity. Initial notice only asked that seismic not be undertaken. Cooper Energy are not undertaking seismic activities. Cooper have assessed that the offshore activities will not negatively impact the FIS. 28/9/2017: Cooper Energy acknowledged the email stating that an official response was being drafted. Requested confirmation of meeting date for the Mon or Tues 30/9/2017: Meeting invite sent 5/10/2017: Official response addressing claims and objections emailed. Cooper Energy acknowledged: importance of FIS and potential impacts of seismic, but that our activities are not SETFIA-05 SETFIA-05a
for Tuesday 17th to discuss the issues raised 11/10/2017: Cooper Energy replied with thanks and that the issues would be discussed in the meeting on the 17th. 17/10/2017 Meeting with SETFIA Cooper Energy introduced new Stakeholder Liaison. SETFIA pleased that Cooper Energy have single POC. Confirmed FIS July and Aug 2018. Cooper Energy provided overview of offshore activities as outlined in Sept brochure and that survey to occur in State waters. Overview of upcoming GVI provided. Cooper Energy confirmed pipeline to be trawlable. Discussion regarding SETFIA letter objecting to offshore campaign. SETFIA confirmed main concerns are seismic and not Cooper Energy SoW and that they had no concerns with the proposed activities. SETFIA pleased that pipelay not to commence until after 1st Sept to be after FIS. Appreciated that No claims or objections to be assessed. 17/10/2017: Cooper Energy will continue to keep SETFIA informed of all activities and send SMS as required for notifications. Cooper Energy requested information on possible research programs from SETFIA. No information provided to date. Cooper Energy will likely not have a person at Lakes Entrance, but regular visits will occur. This will be made known to SETFIA. SETFIA-06
notable that Not sure industry has "no issue" but I would say we are comfortable and that Cooper Energy are minimising their effects for now. suggestions and that SETFIA are comfortable for now. Cooper Energy will continue working closely with SETFIA Seafood Industry Victoria Peak Industry Body for Victorian seafood and fisheries 19/11/2015: Initial introductory meeting and presentation on Sole Development Project General overview of Sole Project provided. SIV outlined who they represent. SIV need to communicate with its members by post as only about half of them have an email address. Scallop dredges most likely to be impacted (State waters) SIV confirmed they are happy to send out information (e.g. a letter and brochure) to all 300 SIV members on Santos’ behalf. No claims or objections to be assessed. SIV provided with envelopes and brochures to be mailed out to members (2016 Summer brochure) SIV-001a 19/9/2017– emailed 2018 Offshore Campaign Stakeholder Information brochure. 19/9/2017: Out of office reply. Alternate email address being Johnathon Davey at johnd@siv.com.au in my absence. email was already also sent to johnd and so not further action is required. No action required SIV-001 19/9/2017: Johnathon Davey responded requesting when feedback is required as they would like to discuss this and sit down and work through an appropriate approach to No assessment required 19/9/2017: Cooper Energy responded stating first EP to be submitted within 1 month. Reminded SIV that consultation is ongoing and understood that they need time to discuss the approach SIV-002
consulting with the fishing industry of Victoria. with their members. 9/10/2017: Follow up email sent to see if SIV had any response or required a meeting 11/10/2017: Meeting organised for Monday 16th September 16/10/2017: Meeting with SIV 16/10/17: Confirmed SIV represented all commercial fishers, including LEFCOL, in State and was the best means of contacting all fishers. Cooper Energy can send out info via Quarterly Profish magazine for fee SIV always on road and may be opportunity for Cooper Energy to join in meetings Discussion was held regarding ongoing consultation and the monitoring of feedback. Cooper stated that on a regular basis they could provide SIV with an overview of feedback (i.e. every quarter or whenever there was a change in impact etc) Cooper acknowledge that fishers would like to reduce exclusion zones and petroleum safety zones and will discuss internally. Cooper acknowledge that they must be more accountable for feedback and SIV would like to be made aware. 31/10/17 – Cooper Energy acknowledge changes to minutes Most discussion points addressed during meeting. Cooper Energy to review the possibility of sending information in the Profish magazine For operations phase Cooper Energy to review reducing exclusion zones, however for safety, integrity and to protect fishers, the 500 m PSZ is preferred. During construction, 500m is required for safety. Any changes will be recorded in relevant EP and made known to SIV. SIV-003 SIV-003 att
Discussed placing Sole infrastructure into fishing plotters FIS not occurring in 2018 and unlikely to occur again (not yet confirmed). not have affected survey as they were outside the required timeframe (Sole activities commencing after Sept 2018). No activities planned for 2020. Cooper to determine need to update plotters with Sole infrastructure. Southern Cable Network 19/9/2017– emailed 2018 Offshore Campaign Stakeholder Information brochure. 19/9/2017: you for the information and notice, we will share this with our members in the Submarine Cable community and advise you of any issues or concerns. no assessment required Unlikely to be affected by activities at Sole 20/9/2017: Cooper Energy sent thanks and offer for more info if required. SCC-001 Southern Shark Industry Alliance Peak for Gummy Shark fishing southern Australia 19/9/2017– emailed 2018 Offshore Campaign Stakeholder Information brochure. 20/9/2017: Auto reply no assessment required no action required SSIA members are contacted also via SETFIA and SIV SSI5-001 Marine Border Control Integrated defence/customs organisation which provides security for offshore marine areas 2017.10.10 – emailed 2018 Offshore Campaign Stakeholder Information brochure. 10/10/2017: MBC confirmed that they are the catch all for oil and gas industry and will forward all information to the relevant parties within MBC no assessment required no action required 11/10/2017: Cooper Energy replied with thanks MBC-001 Department of Communications and the Arts Submarine Cables Team 19/9/2017– emailed 2018 Offshore Campaign 10/10/2017: The department had no comments on the proposals noting that there are no assessment required no action required 11/10/2017: Cooper Energy replied with thanks and SUB-001
Submarine Cables Team Stakeholder Information brochure. three submarine cables across Bass Strait connecting Victoria and Tasmania, but they do not appear to be in the vicinity of the activity areas questioned whether the department still wanted to receive updates since their assets were not in the vicinity Department of Defence Defence activities may overlap 19/9/2017– emailed 2018 Offshore Campaign Stakeholder Information brochure. 20/10/2017: Defence has reviewed the proposed activities and has no objections. no assessment required Cooper Energy will continue to send DoD notices DOD-001 Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna Industry Association (ASBTIA) Fishing activities within area 27/10/2017– emailed 2018 Offshore Campaign Stakeholder Information brochure. 27/10/2017: Confirmed that activities unlikely to impact SBT migration or fishing and ranching operations that mainly occur in central and eastern GAB but would like to keep receiving notices no assessment required Cooper Energy will continue to send ASBTIA notices ASBTIA-001 Dallas Barrett Prawn Fisherman – Lakes Entrance 9/9/2017 - Phone conversation as a result of SMS messages from SETFIA (8/9) re HDD works commencing and request to avoid area 9/9/2017: Prawn fisherman objected to losing fishing grounds at the HDD site stating the following: He had not been consulted. He protested the risk of damaging his nets on pipelines with growth on them in the future. He was not allowed to fish over the existing PB Cooper Energy acknowledge the fisherman as a relevant stakeholder although outside scope of the EP as related to HDD. Cooper Energy responded with the following: Sole pipeline now and in the future is over trawlable, but a recommendation is to avoid the area in the short term. the pipeline has a 3LPP coating and marine growth is reduced and there are no major snagging items on the line DB-001