The environmental assessment process is administered under the Environmental Assessment Act and Administrative Procedures. The Act and Procedures establish the framework for the assessment of potential or anticipated environmental impacts of development. The object of the Act is to ensure that matters affecting the environment to a significant extent are fully examined and taken into account in decisions by the Northern Territory Government.
The Environmental Impacts Assessment Register is a list of all development projects within the Northern Territory divided into three sections. Current projects subject to review under the Environmental Assessment Act, projects which are currently on hold for various reasons and projects already assessed under the Environmental Assessment Act.
The development, regulation and monitoring aspects of the environmental performance of mine sites in the Northern Territory under the Mining Management Act 2001
Native vegetation clearing has been controlled on pastoral land and within the Litchfield Shire for many years. To ensure the sustainable management of the Territory's natural resources, the NT Government introduced native vegetation clearing controls. From here you can access a copy of the Clearing Controls, a register of approved land clearing and electronic copies of current land clearing applications.
The Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority (NT EPA) is an independent corporation established under the Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority Act. The NT EPA consists of a Chairperson and 4 members appointed by the Administrator of the Northern Territory and the Chair of the NT Planning Commission. Appointed members to the NT EPA are required to collectively provide knowledge and experience in a broad range of environmental, business and social disciplines. The NT EPA is responsible for providing advice on the environmental impacts of development proposals and policy advice and regulatory services to provide for effective waste management, pollution control and sustainable practices.
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