Project Proponent Simcoa Operations Pty Ltd Proposal description Extension of mine area to include an area containing Declared Rare Flora (DRF) and a Threatened Ecological Community (TEC). The proponent has proposed a Resource Access and Conservation Package to enable mining of this area whilst providing biodiversity conservation benefits for the community and the State. Inquiry under s46 into amending the conditions of Ministerial Statement 27 and Ministerial Statement 279. Assessment Number 1383 Region Wheatbelt Referred under EP Act s46 Industry sector Sand, rock, gravel and clay Last updated October 31, 2001 Current Status Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination s46 request for a change to environmental conditions (not subject to appeal): Public Notification Preliminary Environmental Factors Flora and Vegetation Date published Monday, 25 June, 2001 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 1027 EPA Report EPA Report 1027 (PDF, 1.1 MB) Key Environmental Factors Flora and Vegetation Date published Monday, 3 September, 2001 Appeals close Monday, 17 September, 2001 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Wednesday, 31 October, 2001 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 0575 (PDF, 123.07 KB)