Guidance
Offshore project proposal decision making guideline
Offshore project proposal decision making guideline
- NOPSEMA
- Guidance
- EnvironmentRegulation and Legislation
- Environmental protectionRegulation and legislation
- Environmental impact assessmentEnvironmental permitting
Summary
Explains NOPSEMA’s two-stage assessment of offshore project proposals: suitability for public comment and subsequent acceptance or refusal. It addresses environmental impact evaluation, performance outcomes, responses to public comments, World Heritage restrictions and administrative decision-making principles. Project-level acceptance enables further environmental planning but does not itself authorise activities.
Classifications: Environmental protection; environmental safety; pollution prevention.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Environmental impact assessment; EIA.
Classifications: Environmental permitting.
Summary
Describes NOPSEMA’s criteria and decision-making considerations for assessing and accepting offshore project proposals.
Themes: environment, regulation and legislation.