7PLimited impact research (non-extractive) — definition for Zoning Plan

7P Limited impact research (non-extractive) — definition for Zoning Plan

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.

 (2) In the Zoning Plan, limited impact research (non-extractive) means:

 (a) research that does not involve the taking of animals, plants or marine products, but includes:

 (i) visual surveys, other than of cetaceans; or

 (ii) research that does not involve an activity that would, if it were not part of a research activity, require permission; and

 (iii) social research that does not involve the conduct of archaeological excavations; 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 an area 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   For accredited educational or research institution, see the Zoning Plan and regulation 6E.