Project Proponent Pelsaert Pty Ltd Proposal description The implementation of a three year, pilot scale Mulloway (Argyrosomus hololepidotus) and Yellowtail Kingfish (Seriola lalandi) seacage aquaculture trial in the Zeewijk Channel, Abrolhos Islands (approximately 75 kilometres west of Geraldton), as documented in schedule 1 of Ministerial Statement 649. Inquiry into request under section 46 for extension of time limit. Assessment Number 1932 Region Mid West Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Aquaculture Last updated January 25, 2013 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 1932-ChairDets-160712.pdf (PDF, 24.76 KB) Preliminary Environmental Factors Benthic Communities and Habitats Marine Environmental Quality Terrestrial Fauna Date published Monday, 16 July, 2012 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 1458 EPA Report Yellowfin Tuna Aquaculture Trial, Zeewijk Channel, Abrolhos Islands (s46) (PDF, 2.15 MB) Date published Monday, 10 December, 2012 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Friday, 25 January, 2013 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 929 (PDF, 40.56 KB)
