ProjectProponent: Birla (Nifty) Pty LtdProposal description: The construction of a gas pipeline to supply natural gas for on-site power generation at Nifty Copper Operations located in the eastern Pilbara region. The gas pipeline is a 46 kilometre spur line from the Port Hedland - Telfer Pipeline to Nifty Copper Operations. Inquiry under s46 to change implementation conditions of Ministerial Statement 676. Assessment Number: 1591Region: PilbaraReferred under EP Act: s46Industry sector: InfrastructureLast updated: October 28, 2005Current Status: Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair's Determination: s46 request for a change to environmental conditions (not subject to appeal): Public NotificationDate published: Monday, 19 September, 2005 4. EPA Report on assessmentEPA Report Number: 1198EPA Report: Gas Pipeline to Nifty Copper Operations, Great Sandy Desert, Change to Conditions (PDF, 35 KB)Date published: Monday, 3 October, 2005 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposalMinisterial StatementComments: This Statement should be read in conjunction with Ministerial Statement 676. Date of approval: Friday, 28 October, 2005Ministerial Statement: Ministerial Statement 696 (PDF, 79.89 KB)