Terms of Reference - North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation
Terms of Reference - North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation
Terms of Reference - North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation
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Develop management plans in accordance with the Maritime Safety <strong>Queensland</strong>Guidelines for Major Development Proposals (Department <strong>of</strong> Transport and MainRoads 2010b).Air servicesDescribe the air services and their current capacity serving the region. Estimate theproject’s requirements for air transport to and from these regions (such as for workforcetransportation), and the services required to supply these projections. Provide anassessment <strong>of</strong> the infrastructure needed to support the projected level <strong>of</strong> air services.5.11. Indigenous cultural heritage5.11.1. Description <strong>of</strong> existing Indigenous cultural heritage valuesDescribe the existing Indigenous cultural heritage values that may be affected by theproject and the environmental values <strong>of</strong> the cultural landscapes <strong>of</strong> the affected area interms <strong>of</strong> the physical and cultural integrity <strong>of</strong> the landforms.Explain the significance <strong>of</strong> artefacts, items or places <strong>of</strong> Indigenous cultural heritagevalue likely to be affected by the project at a local, regional, state and national level.Describe how, in conjunction with the appropriate Indigenous people, the culturalheritage values were ascertained. This could include:• the results <strong>of</strong> any Aboriginal cultural heritage survey undertaken• the DNRM Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Register and Database• any existing literature relating to Indigenous cultural heritage in the project area.5.11.2. Potential impacts and mitigation measuresTo the greatest extent practicable, significant Indigenous cultural heritage areas shouldbe avoided by the project.Provide an assessment <strong>of</strong> any likely impacts <strong>of</strong> the project on sites <strong>of</strong> Indigenouscultural heritage value.Define and describe the objectives and practical measures for protecting or enhancingIndigenous cultural heritage environmental values. Describe how nominatedquantitative standards and indicators may be achieved for cultural heritagemanagement, and describe how the achievement <strong>of</strong> the objectives will be monitored,assessed and managed.Describe the means <strong>of</strong> mitigating any negative impact on cultural heritage values andenhancing any positive impacts.As a minimum, investigation, consultation, impact assessment, management andprotection strategies should satisfy statutory responsibilities and duties <strong>of</strong> care.Native title agreement or cultural heritage management planDuring the EIS process, the proponent should initiate either a native title agreement(NT agreement), as defined under the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 (Qld)(ACH Act), which includes management and protection strategies for IndigenousContents <strong>of</strong> the EISDudgeon Point Coal Terminals Project<strong>Terms</strong> <strong>of</strong> reference for an environmental impact statement- 55 -