Invitation to comment on the proposed decision to refuse the Nobbys Lighthouse Redevelopment, and relevant documents

EPBC 2006/3179
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The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts, Peter Garrett, is inviting comment on his proposed decision to refuse the Nobbys Lighthouse Redevelopment (EPBC 2006/3179).

Under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act, there is a provision (s.131A) to invite public comment regarding a proposed decision under Part 9 of the Act. Due to the high level of public interest in the Nobbys Lighthouse Redevelopment the Minister has decided to seek the views of the public in relation to his proposed decision to refuse the proposal. To assist the public in doing this the Minister has also made available the Recommendation Report prepared for him by the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA), and a report prepared for DEWHA by an independent heritage consultant.

Comments will be accepted until 9 April 2008 on the proposed decision.

How do I make a comment?

Comments can be submitted by:

e-mail to:
Nobbys.lighthouse@environment.gov.au; or

mail* to:
Comment on the proposed Nobbys Lighthouse Redevelopment
Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
GPO Box 787
CANBERRA ACT 2601
* Comments postmarked on or before 9 April 2008 will be accepted.

What will happen to my comment?

All relevant comments received by 9 April 2008 will be taken into account by the Minister when he makes his final decision on this proposal. Your comments will be carefully considered by the Minister, and the Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts.

What can I comment on?

It is important to remember that only issues associated with Nobbys Lighthouse come under Commonwealth jurisdiction. The Minister is required to consider whether a proposed development will have a significant impact on the environment of Commonwealth land, which includes an assessment of its heritage values.

While all comments will be received and noted, comments would be most helpful to the Minister if they focus on the specific issues which are the subject of consideration under the EPBC Act with respect to the proposed decision. Those issues include impacts on the Commonwealth Heritage values of the site, and social and economic matters.

Will my comments be made publicly available or given to the proponent?

No.
All personal information will be kept confidential by the Commonwealth unless submitters request otherwise.

How will I know you have received my comment?

All emails will receive an electronic acknowledgement via return email.

All letters will receive a letter acknowledging receipt from the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts.

Will late submissions be considered?

Only comments received or postmarked no later than 9 April 2008 will be taken into account.

Will there be another opportunity for public comment?

This is the third and final invitation under the EPBC Act for anyone to comment on the proposal. All comments will be acknowledged and fully considered in the decision-making process. However, comments will not be debated by the Commonwealth nor responded to.

How was this proposed decision developed?

The Minister took account of information provided by the proponents, and the various public comments received on the proposal. This advice on the proposed decision relates only to matters under Commonwealth jurisdiction. Further information relating to the proposed decision can be found at:

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