Project Proponent Ampolex Ltd Proposal description Ampolex Ltd proposes to drill an exploration well at a site approximately 8 km south-west of Hermite Island in the Montebello Islands and approximately 3 km west of the Montebello Islands barrier reef Assessment Number 920 Region Pilbara Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Oil and gas Last updated June 09, 1995 Current Status Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Consultative Environmental Review Preliminary Environmental Factors Marine Environmental Quality Date published Saturday, 10 December, 1994 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 780 EPA Report EPA Report 780 (PDF, 1.32 MB) Key Environmental Factors Marine Environmental Quality Date published Thursday, 18 May, 1995 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Friday, 9 June, 1995 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 0386 (PDF, 155.44 KB)