What is an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)?

An EIS (Environmental Impact Statement) is a document prepared to describe the potential impacts of a proposed activity on the environment. An EIS describes the impacts, and documents ways to avoid, minimise or mitigate potential negative impacts.

The EIS Process

In April 2009, the Queensland Coordinator-General declared the Project “significant” under the State Development and Public Organisation Act (1971). This means that an environmental impact statement (EIS) is required.

The Project has also been referred to the Commonwealth Government for consideration under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (1999).

The draft EIS Terms of Reference were made available for public comment by the Coordinator-General from August to October 2009, and have since been finalised.

The Draft EIS for the Australia Pacific LNG Project was lodged with the Queensland Government on the 29th January 2010.

The Australia Pacific LNG EIS was released by the Coordinator-General on the 29th March for public comment and examination by government advisory agencies.

IAS/EIS Process

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