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Santos — Corporate Update (June 2013)

9 slides from Santos's corporate update, Jun 18, 2013

  1. Slide 1: Regulatory approvals overview

    Regulatory approvals overview EPBC Act EP&A Act (State) (Commonwealth) Part 5 (REF) Activities allowed without consent (under Required for Mining SEPP) significant impacts Require approval from Resources Minister on Matters of - e.g. 5 or less wells within 3km radius National Environmental Significa

  2. Slide 2: Assessment process (REF)

    Assessment process (REF) 1 • Initial desktop investigations and scout 2 • Detailed environmental surveys 3 • Prepare REF with input from specialists 4 • Submit REF to Office of CSG • Office of CSG and Government agencies assess REF 5 6 • Further information may be provided 7 • Office of CSG approves

  3. Slide 3: REF preparation

    REF preparation  Site scout includes ecological, environmental and archaeological specialists - Micro siting to avoid/reduce impacts  REF includes specialists reports such as: - Ecological assessment - Cultural heritage assessment - Agricultural impact study - Groundwater assessment (if relevant)

  4. Slide 4: REF Guidelines

    REF Guidelines  REFs must address the NSW Government’s Environmental Impact Assessment Guidelines and include: - Activity description - Site/property description (land use, existing infrastructure) - Stakeholder consultation - Access arrangements - Other approval requirements - Impact assessment (e

  5. Slide 5: REF example: Contents

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  6. Slide 6: REF example: Contents

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  7. Slide 7: REF example: Commitments

    REF example Review of vcrertal Factor doo care hol -PEL 298 Guedsh Boskt NSW 9.0 Statement of commitments “Table 9 provides a statement of commitments forthe preposed activity. ‘Table 9-1 Statement of commitments = ‘Activty ypeend * The proposed acinty wil be carried out at S45 Culgoera Road Norrabr

  8. Slide 8: REF example: Commitments

    REF example ommitments Review of Environmental Factors Kiandol 1 core hole = PEL 238, Guneda’ Basi, NSW item Commitment Hazardous + Random samping of illng mud ane dil eutings wil be undertaken to montor forthe substance and "presence of BTEX. Sremesuse + Chericals and panty hazardous wiances ibe us

  9. Slide 9: REF example: Approval

    REF example: Approval Trade & Investment Resources & Energy ‘Our Ref: MCV12/285, Sent by ema» «//{/aer? Manager, Environment and Water, Energy NSW. Santos Limited Level 16 440 Creek Street Brisbane QLD 4000 Attention: Sofia Oliver ~ Regulatory Approvals Co-ordinator Dear Sir, RE: PEL238 Approval to

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