Summary of proposed strategic assessment form

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Please ensure that when you are completing the summary of proposed strategic assessment form, you also read the summary of proposed strategic assessment form guidelines.

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A summary of a proposed strategic assessment can be used as a basis for initial discussions with the federal environment department to determine whether a strategic assessment is the best approach for a draft or existing policy, plan or program (that is, before a formal request for a strategic assessment is made). A policy, plan or program may include (but not be limited to):

  • regional-scale development policies, plans or programs
  • large-scale industrial sector policies, plans or programs
  • fire, vegetation/resource or pest management policies, plans or programs
  • water extraction/use policies, plans or programs
  • infrastructure policies, plans or programs
  • strategic land use plans.

How do I submit my summary of proposed strategic assessment?

Your summary may be submitted by mail or email. If submitting via mail, electronic copies of documentation (CD/DVD or by email) are appreciated.

By mail:

For a proposed policy, plan or program located in Qld, NSW, Vic or Tas:

Director
Strategic Approvals East Section
Approvals and Wildlife Division
Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
GPO Box 787
CANBERRA ACT 2601

For a proposed policy, plan or program located in WA, NT, SA, ACT or external territories:

Director
Strategic Approvals West Section
Approvals and Wildlife Division
Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
GPO Box 787
CANBERRA ACT 2601

By email: EPBCSAFormEnquiries@environment.gov.au

  • clearly mark the email as a 'Proposed strategic assessment under the EPBC Act'
  • attach your summary form as a Microsoft Word file and, if possible, a PDF file
  • follow up with a mailed hardcopy including copies of any attachments