Request form Protected plants
Variation of the Flora survey guidelines Important information for applicants This form is to be used to process requests for variation from requirements under the Protected Plants - Flora Survey Guideline (‘Flora survey guideline’) including for (a) a reduced flora survey buffer zone; (b) approval as a suitably qualified person; or (c) applying to undertake a flora survey using an alternative method. Section 249(2) of the Nature Conservation (Wildlife Management) Regulation 2006 (‘the Regulation’) enables the chief executive to agree to a reduced buffer zone in certain circumstances. The Flora survey guideline requires approval of a ‘suitably qualified person’ if the person does not meet the identified criteria of relevant professional qualifications or training and a minimum of 5 years’ experience. Section 257 of the Regulation requires a flora survey and a flora survey report to comply with the Flora survey guideline. The chief executive can agree to an alternative survey method for carrying out a flora survey report if the method is determine to be suitable for identifying the presence of endangered, vulnerable or near threatened (EVNT) plants within an clearing impact area. The information provided here will enable your application to be processed as prescribed by the Regulation and guideline. Your application must be assessed and an authority granted by the chief executive before you can proceed with the proposed activity. Your application may take up to 15 business days to process. This timeframe can extend if further information is required to assess your application. If you have queries about how to complete this form correctly or need guidance contact Permit and Licence Management on 1300 130 372.
Applicant information An authority may only be granted to an individual or corporation. Please tick the appropriate box: AN INDIVIDUAL
Complete Section 1 applicant details — then complete sections 3 to 8
A CORPORATION
Complete Section 2 applicant details — then complete sections 3 to 8
1. Applicant details for an individual APPLICANT’S FAMILY NAME
TITLE
APPLICANT’S GIVEN NAME/S
DATE OF BIRTH
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS (NOT A POST OFFICE BOX)
POST CODE
TELEPHONE (BUSINESS HOURS)
MOBILE
TELEPHONE (AFTER HOURS)
EMAIL
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Variation of the Flora survey guidelines POSTAL ADDRESS (WRITE ‘AS ABOVE’’ IF SAME AS RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS)
POST CODE
2. Application details for corporations REGISTERED LEGAL ENTITIY NAME (NOT A BUSINESS TRADING NAME)
TRADING NAME/S (IF APPLICABLE)
REGISTERED BUSINESS ADDRESS (NOT A POST OFFICE BOX)
POST CODE
TELEPHONE (BUSINESS HOURS)
FACSIMILE
EMAIL
WEBSITE
POSTAL ADDRESS (WRITE ‘AS ABOVE’ IF SAME AS BUSINESS ADDRESS)
POST CODE
ABN / ACN / AN, OR TITLE AND SECTION OF LEGISLATION UNDER WHICH CORPORATION HAS LEGAL STATUS
NAME OF PRINCIPAL OF CORPORATION
SIGNATURE OF PRINCIPAL OF CORPORATION (or person authorised to sign on their behalf)
DATE
Application Please identify the purpose of the request (please tick the appropriate box): Flora survey reduced buffer zone Complete Section 3 — then complete section 6 Registering a suitably qualified personComplete Section 4— then complete section 6 Alternative flora survey method Complete Section 5 — then complete section 6
3. Flora survey reduced buffer zone A reduced buffer may be agreed in certain circumstances for example where the buffer zone area falls within terrain that is inaccessible; a highly modified environment such as a road or residential area (less than 1,000m2); permission for landholder access cannot be secured or other reasons deemed to be reasonable by the chief executive. Provide the street address, real property description(s) of the land(s) in which the project is located and local government area. (If you require more space, attach a separate sheet.) STREET ADDRESS
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Variation of the Flora survey guidelines If possible, provide a specific location within the property boundaries, a property name or attach a map with the project area clearly delineated. Also include the map name/details. SPECIFIC LOCATION/PROPERTY NAME
GEOGRAPHICAL COORDINATES
3(a)
Attachments
For a request to reduce the flora survey buffer zone identified as high risk on the flora survey trigger map, attachments must include: a.
copy of flora survey trigger map relating to the application and any other maps
b.
written documentation justifying why a reduced buffer is necessary
c.
a plan with the proposed reduced buffer widths. Note: If the request is considered acceptable, the submitted plan will be referenced as the approved plan with the decision notice and will be required to be kept by the applicant as evidence for any future clearing applications.
List all attached documents, including maps containing information supporting this application in the space below. ATTACHMENTS (LABEL ALL ATTACHMENTS ALPHABETICALLY E.G. “ATTACHMENT A”)
4. Request for a Suitably Qualified Person Note: if you are a person that meets the criteria of a suitably qualified person, then you do not need this request.
Evidence will need to be supplied for a person to be considered ‘suitably qualified’ including professional qualifications or formal training (in plant identification and Queensland flora taxonomy) or other appropriate training and/or experience in identifying EVNT plants.
4(a)
Attachments
For a request to consider a person as ‘suitably qualified’ who does not currently meet the eligibility criteria in the Flora survey guidelines, attachments must include: a.
evidence demonstrating that the persons skills and experience are appropriate to identify EVNT plants
b.
a CV outlining their credentials and referee statements if appropriate.
List all attached documents, including supporting information in the space below. ATTACHMENTS (LABEL ALL ATTACHMENTS ALPHABETICALLY E.G. “ATTACHMENT A”)
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Variation of the Flora survey guidelines 5. Alternative flora survey method The alternative flora method will need to justify its ability for identifying the presence of EVNT plants. Details of the location or the activity may be necessary to provide justification that approval of an alternative method is required.
5(a)
Attachments
For a request for an alternative flora method, attachments must include: a.
Explanation why an alternative method is required, for example, i. ii.
b.
the Flora survey guideline survey methods will not achieve the required outcomes; or the area contains varying conditions that warrant an alternative method to be used. For example environmental aspects, type of vegetation communities or the target potential EVNT species.
Justification and outline of the proposed method and evidence that the method is suitable for identifying the presence of EVNT plants within the clearing impact area. This will need to be prepared by a suitably qualified person.
List all attached documents, including maps containing information supporting this application in the space below. ATTACHMENTS (LABEL ALL ATTACHMENTS ALPHABETICALLY E.G. “ATTACHMENT A”)
6. Declaration Note: If you have not told the truth in this application you may be liable for prosecution under the relevant Acts or Regulations.
I do solemnly and sincerely declare that the information provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true.
I understand that all information supplied on or with this application form may be disclosed publicly in accordance with the Right to Information Act 2009 and the Evidence Act 1977.
APPLICANT’S NAME
APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE
DATE
IF APPLICANT IS A CORPORATION, WHAT IS YOUR POSITION IN THE CORPORATION?
7. Privacy statement Information you provide on this form is being collected by the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection to process and administer your request for a variation to the flora survey guidelines (protected plants) as authorised under the Flora survey guidelines. Some information may be provided to the Department of
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Variation of the Flora survey guidelines National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing; Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry; or Health in order to investigate allegations of unlawful activity, biosecurity or health issues, if required. Information regarding your status as a holder of this type of authority may be provided to any party upon request. Your personal information will not be disclosed to any other parties unless authorised or required by law. More information on our commitment to privacy is available on our website: http://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/legal/privacy.html.
8. Application checklist Application form completed and signed
Please return to:
Relevant supporting information including:
Permit and Licence Management
Flora survey trigger map (sections 3 and 5) Proposed new buffer widths (section 3) CV of qualifications and/or experience (section 4) Justification of alternative flora survey method (section 5) Privacy statement acknowledged
Department of Environment and Heritage Protection GPO Box 2454 Brisbane Qld 4001 Enquiries: 1300 130 372 Facsimile: (07) 3330 5875 E-mail:
[email protected]
The Nature Conservation (Wildlife Management) Regulation 2006 may be obtained from the Office of Queensland Parliamentary Counsel website http://www.legislation.qld.gov.au Code of Practice or guidelines may be obtained from the EHP website http://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/ or by contacting the EHP Referral Centre on 1300 130 372.
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