Documents Regarding Somerton Intermodal Terminal – Stage 1 - EPBC 2023/09728.

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DCCEEW's referral decision brief for the Somerton Intermodal Terminal Stage 1 (EPBC 2023/09728) in Somerton, Victoria recommends declaring the project a controlled action under the EPBC Act due to likely significant impacts on listed threatened species and communities. The designated proponent is Austrak OSX Pty Ltd. The brief recommends assessment via Preliminary Documentation under Division 4 of Part 8 of the EPBC Act. While the project does not trigger protections for world heritage, national heritage, Ramsar wetlands, migratory species, or Commonwealth marine areas, ministerial comments were received from the National Australian Indigenous Agency, Department of Defence, and Victorian Department of Transport and Planning. The brief indicates the referral decision was overdue and requests the decision-maker's agreement on the controlled action status, assessment approach, designated proponent, and fee schedule.