"Significant effects on the environment" will be a
key term in the NT's environmental assessment regime.
The Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority is
seeking feedback on what constitutes "significant effects on
the environment".
On 13 July 2016, the NT EPA released its
draft Environment Guideline - Identification of significant effects
on the environment which is to provide guidance on the meaning
of, and relevant considerations for, "significant effects on
the environment" under the Environmental Assessment Act 2013
(EA Act). Submissions can be made by no later than 5pm on
Monday, 15 August 2016.
Environmental Impact Assessment
The regulatory framework for the assessment of environmental
impacts (actual or potential) of a proposed project or proposal in
the Northern Territory is under the EA Act and the Environmental
Assessment Administrative Procedures.
