Amendment of List of Exempt Native Specimens – Multiple fisheries, March 2017 (Cth)

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

Amendment of List of Exempt Native Specimens – Multiple fisheries, March 2017

I, PAUL MURPHY, Assistant Secretary, Wildlife Trade and Biosecurity Branch, as Delegate of the Minister for the Environment and Energy, pursuant to subsection303DC(1) of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act), hereby amend the list of exempt native specimens established under section 303DB of the EPBC Act by deleting from the list specimens and any associated restrictions or conditions as set out in  Schedule 1, and by including in the list specimens and associated restrictions or conditions as set out in Schedule 2.

Dated this   16^th    day of    March    2017

..…….……………Paul Murphy………………………

Delegate of the Minister for the Environment and Energy

SCHEDULE 1

Under the heading Freshwater and Marine Animals delete from the list the following items and any associated notations:

Taxon/Item	Common Name	Notation
Specimens that are or are derived from fish or invertebrates, other than specimens that belong to species listed under Part 13 of the Act, taken in the Developmental Octopus Fishery, as defined in the Western Australian Fish Resources Management Act 1994 and Fish Resources Management Regulations 1995.	Western Australian Octopus Fisheries	The specimen, or the fish or invertebrate from which it is derived, was taken lawfully; The specimens are included in the list until 17 March 2017.
Specimens that are or are derived from fish or invertebrates, other than specimens that belong to species listed under Part 13 of the EPBC Act, taken in the Western Australian South Coast Trawl Fishery as defined in the Western Australian Department of Fisheries Exemption Number 2215 relating to the South Coast Trawl Fishery made under the Western Australian Fish Resources Management Act 1994 and the Western Australian Fish Resources Management Regulations 1995.	Western Australian South Coast Trawl Fishery	The specimen, or the fish or invertebrate from which it is derived, was taken lawfully; The specimens are included in the list until 5 May 2017.
Specimens that are or are derived from fish or invertebrates, other than specimens that belong to species listed under Part 13 of the Act, taken in the Pilbara Fish Trawl Interim Managed Fishery.	Western Australian Pilbara Fish Trawl Managed Fishery	The specimen, or the fish or invertebrate from which it is derived, was taken lawfully; The specimens are included in the list until 18 May 2017.
Specimens that are or are derived from fish or invertebrates, other than specimens that belong to species listed under Part 13 of the Act, taken in the Torres Strait Beche-de-mer Fishery.	Torres Strait Beche-de-mer Fishery	The specimen, or the fish or invertebrate from which it is derived, was taken lawfully; The specimens are covered by the declaration of an approved Wildlife Trade Operation under section 303FN of the Act in relation to the fishery.
Specimens that are or are derived from fish or invertebrates, other than specimens that belong to species listed under Part 13 of the Act, taken in the Torres Strait Tropical Rock Lobster Fishery	Torres Strait Tropical Rock Lobster Fishery	The specimen, or the fish or invertebrate from which it is derived, was taken lawfully, and the specimens are covered by the declaration of an approved wildlife trade operation under section 303FN of the EPBC Act in relation to the fishery.
Specimens that are or are derived from fish or invertebrates, other than specimens that belong to species listed under Part 13 of the EPBC Act, taken in the New South Wales Lobster Fishery, as defined in the management regime made under the Fisheries Management (Lobster Share Management Plan) Regulation 2000 and the Fisheries Management (General) Regulation 2010 in force under the Fisheries Management Act 1994	New South Wales Lobster Fishery	The specimen, or the fish or invertebrate from which it is derived, was taken lawfully; The specimens are included in the list until 30 March 2017.
Specimens that are or are derived from fish or invertebrates, other than specimens that belong to species listed under Part 13 of the EPBC Act, taken in the New South Wales Ocean Hauling Fishery as defined in the New South Wales Fisheries Management (Ocean Hauling Share Management Plan) Regulation 2006 in force under the New South Wales Fisheries Management Act 1994	New South Wales Ocean Hauling Fishery	The specimen, or the fish or invertebrate from which it is derived, was taken lawfully, and the specimens are included in the list until 23 June 2017.
Specimens that are or are derived from fish or invertebrates, other than specimens that belong to species listed under Part 13 of the EPBC Act, taken in the New South Wales Estuary General Fishery as defined in the New South Wales Fisheries Management (Estuary General Share Management Plan) Regulation 2006 in force under the New South Wales Fisheries Management Act 1994	New South Wales Estuary General Fishery	The specimen, or the fish or invertebrate from which it is derived, was taken lawfully, and the specimens are included in the list until 23 June 2017.
Specimens that are or are derived from fish or invertebrates, other than         specimens that belong to species listed under Part 13 of the EPBC Act (other than a species listed in the conservation dependent category), and specimens that belong to taxa listed under section 303CA of the EPBC Act (Australia’s CITES list); taken in the New South Wales Ocean Trawl Fishery, as defined in the New South Wales Fisheries Management (Ocean Trawl Share Management) Regulation 2006 in force under the New South Wales Fisheries Management Act 1994,	New South Wales Ocean Trawl Fishery	The specimen, or the fish or invertebrate from which it is derived, was taken lawfully, and the specimens are covered by the declaration of an approved wildlife trade operation under section 303FN of the EPBC Act in relation to the fishery.
Specimens that are or are derived from fish or invertebrates, other than specimens listed under Part 13 of the EPBC Act, taken in the New South Wales Estuary Prawn Trawl Fishery	New South Wales Estuary Prawn Trawl Fishery	The specimen, or the fish or invertebrate from which it is derived, was taken lawfully; The specimens are included in the list until 4 August 2017.
Specimens that are or are derived from fish or invertebrates, other than specimens that belong to species listed under Part 13 of the EPBC Act, taken in the New South Wales Abalone Fishery	New South Wales Abalone Fishery	The specimen, or the fish or invertebrate from which it is derived, was taken lawfully; The specimens are included in the list until 4 August 2017.
Specimens that are or are derived from fish or invertebrates, other than specimens that belong to species listed under Part 13 of the EPBC Act, taken in the Northern Territory Demersal Fishery, as defined in the management regime in force under the Northern Territory Fisheries Act 1988 and the Northern Territory Fisheries Regulation 1993.	Northern Territory Demersal Fishery	The specimen, or the fish or invertebrate from which it is derived, was taken lawfully; The specimens are included in the list until 31 March 2017.
Specimens that are or are derived from fish or invertebrates, other than specimens that belong to species listed under Part 13 of the EPBC Act, taken in the South Australian Scallop and Turbo Fisheries, as defined in the South Australian Fisheries Management Act 2007, the Fisheries Management (Miscellaneous Fishery) Regulations 2000 and the Fisheries Management (General) Regulations 2007.	South Australian Scallop and Turbo Fisheries	The specimen, or the fish or invertebrate from which it is derived, was taken lawfully; and, The specimens are included in the list until 30 June 2017.
Specimens that are or are derived from fish or invertebrates, other than specimens that belong to species listed under Part 13 of the Act, taken in the South Australian Specimen Shell Fishery, as defined in the Fisheries Management (Miscellaneous Fishery) Regulations 2000 and the Fisheries Management (General) Regulations 2007 in force under the Fisheries Management Act 2007 (South Australia).	South Australian Specimen Shell Fishery	The specimen, or the fish or invertebrate from which it is derived, was taken lawfully; and, The specimens are included in the list until 30 June 2017.
Specimens that are or are derived from fish or invertebrates, other than specimens that belong to species listed under Part 13 of the Act, taken in the South Australian Sea Urchin Fishery.	South Australian Sea Urchin Fishery	The specimen, or the fish or invertebrate from which it is derived, was taken lawfully; and, The specimens are included in the list until 30 June 2017.

SCHEDULE 2

Under the heading Freshwater and Marine Animals include in the list the following items and associated notations:

Specimens that are or are derived from fish or invertebrates, other than specimens that belong to species listed under Part 13 of the Act, taken in the Developmental Octopus Fishery, as defined in the Western Australian Fish Resources Management Act 1994 and Fish Resources Management Regulations 1995.	Western Australian Octopus Fisheries	The specimen, or the fish or invertebrate from which it is derived, was taken lawfully; The specimens are included in the list until 27 October 2017.
Specimens that are or are derived from fish or invertebrates, other than specimens that belong to species listed under Part 13 of the EPBC Act, taken in the Western Australian South Coast Trawl Fishery as defined in the Western Australian Department of Fisheries Exemption Number 2215 relating to the South Coast Trawl Fishery made under the Western Australian Fish Resources Management Act 1994 and the Western Australian Fish Resources Management Regulations 1995.	Western Australian South Coast Trawl Fishery	The specimen, or the fish or invertebrate from which it is derived, was taken lawfully; The specimens are included in the list until 27 October 2017.
Specimens that are or are derived from fish or invertebrates, other than specimens that belong to species listed under Part 13 of the Act, taken in the Pilbara Fish Trawl Interim Managed Fishery.	Western Australian Pilbara Fish Trawl Managed Fishery	The specimen, or the fish or invertebrate from which it is derived, was taken lawfully; The specimens are included in the list until 30 May 2018.
Specimens that are or are derived from fish or invertebrates, other than specimens that belong to species listed under Part 13 of the Act, taken in the Torres Strait Beche-de-mer Fishery.	Torres Strait Beche-de-mer Fishery	The specimen, or the fish or invertebrate from which it is derived, was taken lawfully; The specimens are included in the list until 27 October 2017.
Specimens that are or are derived from fish or invertebrates, other than specimens that belong to species listed under Part 13 of the Act, taken in the Torres Strait Tropical Rock Lobster Fishery	Torres Strait Tropical Rock Lobster Fishery	The specimen, or the fish or invertebrate from which it is derived, was taken lawfully; The specimens are included in the list until 27 October 2017.
Specimens that are or are derived from fish or invertebrates, other than specimens that belong to species listed under Part 13 of the EPBC Act, taken in the New South Wales Lobster Fishery, as defined in the management regime made under the Fisheries Management (Lobster Share Management Plan) Regulation 2000 and the Fisheries Management (General) Regulation 2010 in force under the Fisheries Management Act 1994,	New South Wales Lobster Fishery	The specimen, or the fish or invertebrate from which it is derived, was taken lawfully; The specimens are included in the list until 27 October 2017.
Specimens that are or are derived from fish or invertebrates, other than specimens that belong to species listed under Part 13 of the EPBC Act, taken in the New South Wales Ocean Hauling Fishery as defined in the New South Wales Fisheries Management (Ocean Hauling Share Management Plan) Regulation 2006 in force under the New South Wales Fisheries Management Act 1994	New South Wales Ocean Hauling Fishery	The specimen, or the fish or invertebrate from which it is derived, was taken lawfully; The specimens are included in the list until 27 October 2017.
Specimens that are or are derived from fish or invertebrates, other than specimens that belong to species listed under Part 13 of the EPBC Act, taken in the New South Wales Estuary General Fishery as defined in the New South Wales Fisheries Management (Estuary General Share Management Plan) Regulation 2006 in force under the New South Wales Fisheries Management Act 1994	New South Wales Estuary General Fishery	The specimen, or the fish or invertebrate from which it is derived, was taken lawfully; The specimens are included in the list until 27 October 2017.
Specimens that are or are derived from fish or invertebrates, other than         specimens that belong to species listed under Part 13 of the EPBC Act (other than a species listed in the conservation dependent category), and specimens that belong to taxa listed under section 303CA of the EPBC Act (Australia’s CITES list); taken in the New South Wales Ocean Trawl Fishery, as defined in the New South Wales Fisheries Management (Ocean Trawl Share Management) Regulation 2006 in force under the New South Wales Fisheries Management Act 1994,	New South Wales Ocean Trawl Fishery	The specimen, or the fish or invertebrate from which it is derived, was taken lawfully; The specimens are included in the list until 27 October 2017.
Specimens that are or are derived from fish or invertebrates, other than specimens listed under Part 13 of the EPBC Act, taken in the New South Wales Estuary Prawn Trawl Fishery	New South Wales Estuary Prawn Trawl Fishery	The specimen, or the fish or invertebrate from which it is derived, was taken lawfully; The specimens are included in the list until 27 October 2017.
Specimens that are or are derived from fish or invertebrates, other than specimens that belong to species listed under Part 13 of the EPBC Act, taken in the New South Wales Abalone Fishery	New South Wales Abalone Fishery	The specimen, or the fish or invertebrate from which it is derived, was taken lawfully; The specimens are included in the list until 27 October 2017.
Specimens that are or are derived from fish or invertebrates, other than specimens that belong to species listed under Part 13 of the EPBC Act, taken in the Northern Territory Demersal Fishery, as defined in the management regime in force under the Northern Territory Fisheries Act 1988 and the Northern Territory Fisheries Regulation 1993.	Northern Territory Demersal Fishery	The specimen, or the fish or invertebrate from which it is derived, was taken lawfully; The specimens are included in the list until 27 October 2017.
Specimens that are or are derived from fish or invertebrates, other than specimens that belong to species listed under Part 13 of the EPBC Act, taken in the South Australian Scallop and Turbo Fisheries, as defined in the South Australian Fisheries Management Act 2007, the Fisheries Management (Miscellaneous Fishery) Regulations 2000 and the Fisheries Management (General) Regulations 2007.	South Australian Scallop and Turbo Fishery	The specimen, or the fish or invertebrate from which it is derived, was taken lawfully; The specimens are included in the list until 30 May 2018.
Specimens that are or are derived from fish or invertebrates, other than specimens that belong to species listed under Part 13 of the Act, taken in the South Australian Specimen Shell Fishery, as defined in the Fisheries Management (Miscellaneous Fishery) Regulations 2000 and the Fisheries Management (General) Regulations 2007 in force under the Fisheries Management Act 2007 (South Australia).	South Australian Specimen Shell Fishery	The specimen, or the fish or invertebrate from which it is derived, was taken lawfully; The specimens are included in the list until 30 May 2018.
Specimens that are or are derived from fish or invertebrates, other than specimens that belong to species listed under Part 13 of the Act, taken in the South Australian Sea Urchin Fishery.	South Australian Sea Urchin Fishery	The specimen, or the fish or invertebrate from which it is derived, was taken lawfully; The specimens are included in the list until 30 May 2018.