7OLimited impact research (extractive) — definition for Zoning Plan

7O Limited impact research (extractive) — definition for Zoning Plan

location means a discrete, identified reef, or a continuous non‑reef area of up to 10 square kilometres.

research project means a diligent and systematic inquiry or investigation into a subject, in order to discover facts or principles, that has its own objectives, sampling design and outcomes.

site means an area of 3 000 square metres within a location.

 (2) In the zoning plan, limited impact research (extractive) means:

 (a) research that involves:

 (i) the taking of an animal, plant or marine product by limited research sampling; or

 (ii) the installation and operation of minor research aids:

 (A) that do not pose a threat to safety or navigation; and

 (B) that are installed and used in accordance with the limitations set out in subregulation (5); and

 (b) research that is a component of:

 (i) an educational program; or

 (ii) a research project;

  conducted by an accredited educational or research institution; and

 (c) if the research is conducted in the Scientific Research Zone, and the Authority has approved an environmental management plan in writing for the research station adjacent to the area — research that is conducted in accordance with that plan.

Note   Limited research sampling is defined in subregulation (3); minor research aids is defined in subregulation (4). For accredited educational or research institution, see the Zoning Plan and regulation 6E.

 (3) In subregulation (2):

limited research sampling means sampling in accordance with the following limitations or conditions:

 (a) taking is done:

 (i) by hand; or

 (ii) by the use of a hand-held implement that is not motorised nor pneumatically nor hydraulically operated; or

 (iii) by the use of a minor research aid;

 (b) explosives or chemicals are not used;

 (c) in the case of an animal species mentioned or referred to in Part 1 of Table 7O-1, no specimens are taken or collected;

 (d) in the case of an animal species mentioned or referred to in Part 2 of that table:

 (i) no more than 20 specimens in total; and

 (ii) no more than 5 specimens per location;

 (e) in the case of an animal species mentioned or referred to in Part 3 of that table:

 (i) no more than 50 specimens in total, and no more than 10 specimens per site, are taken or collected per research project per calendar year; and

 (ii) no specimen longer than 1 000 millimetres is taken;