Documents Regarding Mt Arthur Coal Mine Modification 2 - EPBC 2024/09796.

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The disclosure contains email correspondence regarding Mt Arthur Coal Mine Modification 2 (EPBC 2024/09796), a referral under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. In June 2024, DCCEEW sought a 15 business day suspension of the statutory referral decision timeframe (originally due 21 June 2024, extended to 12 July 2024) to allow consultation with internal line area experts and enable proper consideration of the modification's complexity. BHP, the mine operator, agreed to the suspension. The documents show the standard administrative process for extending assessment timeframes but do not contain substantive environmental assessment findings, scientific advice on impacts, or details of the modification being assessed.