Documents Regarding New Transmission Infrastructure, Humelink, NSW - EPBC 2021/9121.

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The HumeLink transmission infrastructure project in NSW (EPBC 2021/9121) was referred to the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment in April 2022 and assessed as a Controlled Action triggering multiple EPBC Act provisions. The project triggered protections for national heritage, threatened species and communities, and migratory species. The referral decision brief recommended assessment under the bilateral agreement with NSW Government rather than direct Commonwealth assessment. The Department received 35 public comments and ministerial comments on the referral. All departmental recommendations were agreed to by the Assistant Secretary, including acceptance of the designated proponent (Transgrid/NSW Electricity Networks Operations Pty Ltd) and the proposed fee schedule. The decision was made within the statutory 14-day timeframe.