Once we are satisfied the applicant has provided all relevant information, we will prepare an application summary that will be used in the consultation process.
The consultation process is expected to begin within 14 days from the date we have received all the necessary information.
When preparing the application summary, we will not include the confidential information in the application. In the summary, we will provide sufficient information to enable everyone we consult to have a proper understanding of the proposal. Generally, this will include a brief summary of information, excluding anything commercial in confidence, including but not necessarily restricted to:
- the name of the applicant
- the general location and a map of the proposed aquaculture area
- the species to be cultured
- a general description of culture methods proposed
- a description of the benthic habitat of the proposed site
- the location of other aquaculture and pearl oyster farm leases within 5 nautical miles (on request, maps showing other aquaculture and pearl oyster farm sites in the region of the proposed site may be provided), and
- advice on where to find more information about applications.
