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Yilgarn Operations, Koolyanobbing Range F Deposit

Following the implementation of all mitigation measures, it is considered that the proposal would have a significant residual impact on Tetratheca erubescens

Condition 8 - Stage 1 Offsets

8-1 The proponent shall provide an offset to counterbalance the significant residual impact on Tetratheca erubescens as a result of implementation of Stage 1 of the proposal, as defined in Table 2 of Schedule 1 and delineated by coordinates in Schedule 2.

8-2 Prior to commencement of any ground-disturbing activities that impact Tetratheca erubescens, or as unless otherwise agreed by the CEO, the proponent shall prepare and submit a Stage 1 Tetratheca erubescens Offset Plan to the satisfaction of the CEO on advice of Parks and Wildlife, as described in conditions 8-3 to the CEO.
The objectives of the Stage 1 Tetratheca erubescens Offset Plan are to:
(1) determine the methods to support translocation of Tetratheca erubescens; and
(2) establish a new self-sustaining population of at least 313 mature individuals of Tetratheca erubescens on suitable landform that is suitable for the species.

8-3 The Stage 1 Tetratheca erubescens Offset Plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) develop a research program to identify methods to translocate and establish Tetratheca erubescens in the field. The outcomes of the research program are to be provided to the CEO and Parks and Wildlife;
(2) detail the plant material to be used for translocation, to promote the viability of the species, on advice of Parks and Wildlife;
(3) identify and map suitable translocation sites agreed to by Parks and Wildlife, and provide a scientifically robust analysis of the habitat requirements of the species;
(4) identify the number of mature plants that each translocation site could support;
(5) identify the area of translocation sites within which new plants will be established, in relation to the area of occupancy for the species impacted by implementation of the proposal;
(6) describe the ongoing protection measures afforded to the translocated plants from threats including, but not limited to, fire, grazing and the proponent’s future exploration and mining;
(7) identify success criteria to demonstrate that the translocated plants have established, are in good health and reproducing, in consultation with Parks and Wildlife;
(8) identify timeframes and responsibilities for implementation;
(9) identify reporting procedures, including the content, format, timing and frequency for the reporting of monitoring data against the success criteria, in accordance with condition 8-3;
(10) identify management and contingency measures should success criteria not be met, on advice of Parks and Wildlife; and
(11) identify any ongoing management requirements for the translocation sites post completion of the plan.

8-4 After receiving notice in writing from the CEO that the Stage 1 Tetratheca erubescens Offset Plan satisfies the requirements of condition 8-3, prior to the commencement of ground disturbing activities that impact Tetratheca erubescens, unless otherwise agreed by the CEO, the proponent shall:
(1) implement the Stage 1 Tetratheca erubescens Offset Plan; and
(2) continue to implement the Stage 1 Tetratheca erubescens Offset Plan until the CEO, on advice of Parks and Wildlife, has confirmed by notice in writing that it has been demonstrated that the outcome in condition 8-1 has been met.

8-5 The proponent shall monitor the success of implementation of the Stage 1 Tetratheca erubescens Offset Plan required by condition 8-2 and provide a written report, including monitoring data, to the CEO and Parks and Wildlife every twelve (12) months on the progress of this implementation of the Stage 1 Tetratheca erubescens Offset Plan until success criteria have been met. The first report must be submitted within fifteen (15) months of receiving the notice under condition 8-4.

8-6 Should the outcome of the Stage 1 Tetratheca erubescens Offset Plan required by condition 8-2 not be achieved within ten (10) years from the approval of the Stage 1 Tetratheca erubescens Offset Plan, the proponent shall submit a revised Stage 1 Tetratheca erubescens Offset Plan to the satisfaction of the CEO on advice of Parks and Wildlife, outlining management strategies to achieve the outcome specified in condition 8-2. The revised plan must be submitted within three months of the ten (10) year period lapsing.

8-7 The proponent:
(1) may review and revise the Stage 1 Tetratheca erubescens Offset Plan, or
(2) shall review and revise the Stage 1 Tetratheca erubescens Offset Plan as and when directed by the CEO.

8-8 The proponent shall implement the latest revision of the Stage 1 Tetratheca erubescens Offset Plan, which the CEO, on advice of Parks and Wildlife, has confirmed by notice in writing, satisfies the requirements of condition 8-2.

Condition 10 - Stage 2 Offsets

10-1 The proponent shall provide an offset to counterbalance the significant residual impact on Tetratheca erubescens as a result of implementation of Stage 2 of the proposal, as defined by Table 3 in Schedule 1 and delineated by coordinates in Schedule 2.

10-2 Prior to commencement of any ground-disturbing activities within the Stage 2 mining area as shown in Figure 3 in Schedule 1, the proponent shall prepare and submit a Stage 2 Tetratheca erubescens Offset Plan, using the research and findings from the Stage 1 Tetratheca erubescens Offset Plan required under condition 8-2, to the satisfaction of the CEO on advice of Parks and Wildlife, as described in condition 10-3 to the CEO.
The objective of the Stage 2 Tetratheca erubescens Offset Plan as defined in Table 3 in Schedule 2 is to:
(1) establish a new self-sustaining population of at least 652 mature individuals of Tetratheca erubescens on landform that is suitable for the species.

10-3 The Stage 2 Tetratheca erubescens Offset Plan shall specify the research and management actions to be undertaken to ensure the outcomes specified in condition 10-2 are met. The Stage 2 Tetratheca erubescens Offset Plan Shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) build on the research and findings from the Stage 1 Tetratheca erubescens Offset Plan;
(2) detail the plant material to be used for translocation, to promote the viability of the species, on advice of Parks and Wildlife;
(3) identify suitable translocation sites approved by the CEO on advice of Parks and Wildlife, and provide a scientifically robust analysis of the habitat requirements of the species; Page 12 of 19
(4) identify the number of mature plants that each translocation site could support;
(5) identify the area of translocation sites within which new plants will be established, in relation to the area of occupancy for the species impacted by implementation of the proposal;
(6) describe the ongoing protection measures afforded to the translocated plants from threats including, but not limited to, fire, grazing and the proponent’s future exploration and mining;
(7) identify success criteria to demonstrate that the translocated plants have established, are in good health and reproducing, in consultation with Parks and Wildlife;
(8) identify timeframes and responsibilities for implementation;
(9) identify reporting procedures, including the content, format, timing and frequency for the reporting of monitoring data against the success criteria, in accordance with condition 10-3;
(10) identify management and contingency measures should success criteria not be met, on advice of Parks and Wildlife; and
(11) identify arrangements for the translocation sites post completion of the plan.

10-4 After receiving notice in writing from the CEO that the Stage 2 Tetratheca erubescens Offset Plan satisfies the requirements of condition 10-3, the proponent shall:
(1) implement the research and management actions in accordance with the requirements of the Stage 2 Tetratheca erubescens Offset Plan; and
(2) continue to implement the research and management actions in accordance with the requirements of the Stage 2 Tetratheca erubescens Offset Plan until the CEO on advice of Parks and Wildlife has confirmed by notice in writing that it has been demonstrated that the objective in condition 10-2 has been met.

10-5 The proponent shall monitor the success of implementation of the Stage 2 Tetratheca erubescens Offset Plan required by condition 10-2 and provide a written report, including monitoring data, to the CEO and Parks and Wildlife every twelve (12) months on the progress of this project until success criteria have been met. The first report must be submitted within fifteen (15) months of receiving the notice under condition 10-4.

10-6 Should the outcome of the Stage 2 Tetratheca erubescens Offset Plan required by condition 10-2 not be achieved within ten (10) years from implementation of the Plan, the proponent shall submit a revised Stage 2 Tetratheca erubescens Offset Plan to the satisfaction of the CEO on Page 13 of 19 advice of Parks and Wildlife, outlining management strategies to achieve the outcome specified in condition 10-2. The revised plan must be submitted within three months of the ten (10) year period lapsing.

10-7 The proponent: (1) may review and revise the Stage 2 Tetratheca erubescens Offset Plan, or (2) shall review and revise the Stage 2 Tetratheca erubescens Offset Plan as and when directed by the CEO.

10-8 The proponent shall implement the latest revision of the Stage 2 Tetratheca erubescens Offset Plan, which the CEO, on advice of Parks and Wildlife, has confirmed by notice in writing, satisfies the requirements of condition 10-3.