What are the Administrative Arrangements Between DMP, DEC and the EPA?
The administrative arrangements between the Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP), Department of Environment & Conservation (DEC) and the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) are designed to facilitate the referral process for offshore petroleum proposals. Under these arrangements, proposals that have the potential to cause significant effects on the environment are referred to the EPA under Section 38 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (WA). Factors which DMP take into consideration to determine the ‘environmental significance’ of a proposal are consistent with those factors considered by the DoE. Proposals that trigger the referral process under the arrangement are formally referred to the EPA for assessment. Proposals that do not trigger the referral process under the arrangement are assessed by DMP, although DoE may be notified for their information and advice. Please see our Guidance Material and Publications section for further information on Environmental Assessment
