Cetacean permit application 2021-0008
About the application
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has received an application for a permit under Part 13, section 237 of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).
The application is to interfere with cetaceans for the purpose of scientific research within Commonwealth waters and waters external to the Australian Whale Sanctuary.
How can I get involved
In accordance with the provisions of section 237(3b) of the EPBC Act, you are invited to comment on this proposal before COB 31 December 2021.
Read the application
General Permit Application (PDF - 113 KB)
General Permit Application (DOCX - 89 KB)
Supplementary Form A (PDF - 245 KB)
Supplementary Form A (DOCX - 216 KB)
Supplementary Form A – Attachment Question 3 – Map (PDF - 472 KB)
Supplementary Form A – Attachment Question 4 (PDF - 55 KB)
Supplementary Form A – Attachment Question 4 (DOCX - 49 KB)
Supplementary Form A – Attachment Question 5 (PDF - 252 KB)
Supplementary Form A – Attachment Question 5 (DOCX - 346 KB)
Send your comments
Comments can be sent by email to EPBC.Permits@environment.gov.au or in writing to:
The Director
Migratory Species Section
GPO Box 858
Canberra ACT 2601
Confidentiality
Any relevant information provided will be considered by the Department prior to briefing the Minister. If you wish your comments to remain confidential, you should clearly mark the relevant part(s) of your comments as ‘confidential’.
Privacy
Personal information that you provide will only be used for these purposes. Personal information may be disclosed to employees of Australian Government agencies assisting the Minister.