101Environment

101 Environment

Standard return application for returns in Australia (1) If the application is for the return of one or more space objects to a place or area in Australia, the application must include information about environmental approvals required for the return or returns under any other law of the Commonwealth or a law of a State or Territory. (2) If no environmental approvals are required for a return in Australia, the application must include an environmental plan that includes the following: (a) an assessment of the likely impact of conducting the return or returns on the environment; (b) arrangements for monitoring and mitigating any adverse effects on the environment from conducting the return or returns; (c) mechanisms for reporting on the implementation of those arrangements and for reviewing the plan. Standard return application for returns outside Australia (3) If the application is for the return of one or more space objects to a place or area outside Australia, the application must include an environmental plan. (4) If an environmental plan is required by the country in which the space objects are proposed to be returned, the requirements of subsection (3) may be met by including a copy of the plan in the application.