The Commonwealth Government has opened public comment on the Assessment Guidelines for Westport’s marine infrastructure proposal.
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is calling for public comment on Westport’s Assessment Guidelines for the proposed marine and landside port infrastructure. 
Following referral earlier this year, this signals a step forward in the environmental assessment process under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Commonwealth) (EPBC Act), Australia’s federal environmental legislation.   
The Assessment Guidelines outline the requirements for the Commonwealth Public Environmental Report (PER). 
To have your say and view the Assessment Guidelines click here.
The public comment period commenced on 25 November and is open until 6 December 2024.