Project Proponent BHP Billiton Iron Ore Pty Ltd Proposal description The Minister for Environment requested the EPA inquire into the matter of changing the implementation conditions relating to the Orebody 18 Iron Ore Mine proposal, particularly the matter of setting a condition on the proposal that would require environmental offsets for the clearing of native vegetation. Inquiry under s46 relating to Ministerial Statement 439 and EPA Report 840. Assessment Number 2051 Region Pilbara Referred under EP Act s46 Industry sector Infrastructure Iron Ore Last updated August 07, 2015 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 Extract of determination 2051-CD-300315.pdf (PDF, 126.72 KB) Preliminary Environmental Factors Social Surroundings Flora and Vegetation Landforms Terrestrial Fauna Hydrological Processes Inland Waters Environmental Quality Date published Monday, 30 March, 2015 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 1550 EPA Report Orebody 18 Iron Ore Mine - inquiry under s46 of the EP Act 1986 to amend Ministerial Statement 439 (PDF, 778.43 KB) Date published Thursday, 2 July, 2015 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Comments Amendment of conditions of Ministerial Statement 0439 - Orebody 18 Iron Ore Mine, ML 244SA 32 km East of Newman Date of approval Friday, 7 August, 2015 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 1012 (PDF, 19.26 KB)
