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Environment Protection Act 2019
29Purpose and effect of referral triggers
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29 Purpose and effect of referral triggers
(1) A referral trigger requires a proponent of an action to refer the
action to the NT EPA for assessment in accordance with the
(2) An activity-based referral trigger identifies actions that the Minister
considers are likely to have a significant impact on the environment.
(3) A location-based referral trigger identifies areas that the Minister
considers are:
(a) of significance because of a feature of the natural or cultural
environment; and
(b) likely to be subject to significant impact by actions.