18Requirement to create and validate vegetation fuel type map

18  Requirement to create and validate vegetation fuel type map

 (1) Subject to section 27 (which deals with transferring project areas), this section applies:

 (a) when a section 22 application is made; and

 (b) when a section 29 application is made to add one or more further project areas.

Note: This section does not apply if a section 29 application does no more than divide one or more project areas as described in paragraph 15(1)(b). See section 20.

 (2) The project proponent must create and validate a vegetation fuel type map for:

 (a) in the case of a section 22 application—each project area identified in the application; and

 (b) in the case of a section 29 application—each added project area.

 (3) The project proponent must:

 (a) create the map (including selecting appropriate mapping units and assigning a code to each mapping unit of the map); and

 (b) validate the map;

  in accordance with the savanna technical guidance document.

Note: The savanna technical guidance document sets out how to select appropriate mapping units, how to work out the appropriate vegetation fuel type for the area of land represented by a mapping unit, and how to assess whether a mapping unit is ineligible. This assessment will take account of the type of vegetation (including relevant weed species) in the area of land represented by each mapping unit. The savanna technical guidance document deals with the use of GIS and remote sensing in working out these matters.

 (4) The creation and validation must be completed by the time the project proponent first reports under this determination on the relevant project area.