CSIRO Black Mountain Heritage Management Plan – Invitation for Public Comment
CSIRO Foundation Building, Black Mountain (Image: Rappoport Pty Ltd)
CSIRO BLACK MOUNTAIN SITE
Heritage Management Plan – Invitation for Public Comment
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), in consultation with the Department of Environment and Energy, is developing a Heritage Management Plan for the CSIRO Black Mountain Site (Clunies Ross Street, Acton, ACT).
Under the Environment Protection Biodiversity and Conservation Act 1999, CSIRO and the Department of Environment and Energy invite comments on the draft heritage management plan from members of the public, indigenous people with rights and interests in the place, ACT Government agency responsible for the ACT (if any), organisations or other groups with interests in the property.
Comments received will allow us to address public perceptions and concerns regarding the place prior to preparation of a Final Draft for formal submission to the Minister.
How to participate:
The consultation period is open from 3 April to 5 May 2017.
During this period you can:
- Come to the CSIRO Foundation Building Reception location at Clunies Ross Street, Acton, ACT between the hours of 10.00am and 4.00pm Monday – Friday to view the exposure draft; or
- Visit our website at https://www.csiro.au/Black-Mtn-Invitation-for-Public-Comment .
Enquiries and comments may be submitted via post or e-mail to the following:
Irene Ford
Manager, Property Administration
CSIRO – Business and Infrastructure Services
GPO Box 1700
Canberra ACT 2601
Phone: 61 2 6276 6488
E-mail: irene.ford@csiro.au
Overview
The CSIRO Black Mountain Heritage Management Plan, developed by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in consultation with the Department of Environment and Energy, addresses the need for a comprehensive management plan for the CSIRO Black Mountain Site in Acton, ACT. Enacted under the Environment Protection Biodiversity and Conservation Act 1999, the Act aims to ensure the protection and sustainable management of the site's heritage values. This plan invites public comment to gather input from the community, indigenous people, and relevant agencies to incorporate public perceptions and concerns before finalising the plan for submission to the Minister. The consultation period is open from 3 April to 5 May 2017, allowing interested parties to view the draft at the CSIRO Foundation Building or via the CSIRO website, with comments accepted by post or email.
Scope and Application
The CSIRO Black Mountain Heritage Management Plan, developed in consultation with the Department of Environment and Energy, pertains to the CSIRO Black Mountain Site located in Acton, ACT. This draft management plan invites comments from a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including members of the public, indigenous people with rights and interests in the site, ACT Government agencies responsible for the ACT, and any organisations or groups with interests in the property. The aim of this invitation for public comment is to address perceptions and concerns regarding the site before the final draft is formally submitted to the Minister under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. The consultation period runs from 3 April to 5 May 2017, during which the public can view the exposure draft at the CSIRO Foundation Building Reception or submit their comments via the provided website or email. This inclusive approach ensures that the heritage management plan reflects a comprehensive range of interests and perspectives, thereby enhancing its effectiveness and acceptance.
Key Provisions
The primary operative sections of the CSIRO Black Mountain Heritage Management Plan (Gazette C2017G00397) pertain to the consultation process and the invitation for public comment on the draft heritage management plan. Section 1 outlines the invitation for feedback from the public, indigenous people with rights and interests in the site, ACT Government agencies, and other organisations or groups with interests in the property. This is all done in accordance with the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (section 2). The consultation period, as specified in section 3, is open from 3 April to 5 May 2017. During this period, members of the public can view the exposure draft at the CSIRO Foundation Building Reception or submit comments via post or email.
The Act imposes certain obligations on the parties involved in the development of the Heritage Management Plan. CSIRO and the Department of Environment and Energy are required to facilitate the consultation process, as per section 4. This includes inviting comments and feedback from relevant stakeholders and incorporating this feedback into the preparation of the final draft of the plan. Section 5 also outlines the requirement for CSIRO and the Department of Environment and Energy to submit the final draft of the Heritage Management Plan to the Minister for formal approval.
There are no explicit offences, penalties, or civil or criminal consequences mentioned in the Gazette for breach of the CSIRO Black Mountain Heritage Management Plan. The primary focus of the legislation is on the consultation process and the development of the Heritage Management Plan in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. However, it is important to note that any failure to comply with the requirements of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 could potentially result in legal action or other consequences as determined by the relevant authorities.