Project Proponent Apache Northwest Pty Ltd Proposal description The proposal is to develop the Wonnich gas field situated some 8 km south-west of the Montebello Islands. Assessment Number 1040 Region Pilbara Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Oil and gas Last updated September 25, 1997 Current Status Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Consultative Environmental Review Date published Friday, August 16, 1996 - 12:00 3. Assessment Scoping Approved Friday, November 1, 1996 - 12:00 Environmental Review Environmental Review documentation Consultative Environmental Review document (PDF, 25.25 MB) 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 856 EPA Report Wonnich gas development south-west of the Montebello islands (PDF, 1.72 MB) Key Environmental Factors Benthic Communities and Habitats Marine Environmental Quality Marine Fauna Terrestrial Environmental Quality Date published Friday, June 27, 1997 - 12:00 Appeals close Friday, July 11, 1997 - 12:00 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Thursday, September 25, 1997 - 12:00 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 457 (PDF, 303.73 KB)