Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 1993

NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF AN INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION

I, Jason John Mundy, Delegate of the Minister for the Environment, give notice pursuant to Regulation 7 of the Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 1993 that I have determined pursuant to 12H and 12J of the Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) Act 1980 that the proposed Australian Antarctic Program Aviation Operations 2015 - 2020 is likely to have a minor or transitory impact on the environment, and I have authorised the Operations Manager, Australian Antarctic Division to carry on the activity.

To obtain a copy of the Initial Environmental Evaluation, please contact:

Operations Manager

Australian Antarctic Division

203 Channel Hwy

KINGSTON  TAS  7050

Jason Mundy

Delegate of the Minister for the Environment

Date: 5 October 2015