Regulatory information

The BHP Iron Ore Pilbara Strategic Assessment Program was endorsed by the Minister for the Environment and Energy on 11 May 2017 and an Approval Decision for taking actions in accordance with the Program was issued on 19 June 2017.

Consultation and Public Comment

Validation Notice

Jimblebar Optimisation Project - Revised Draft Validation Notices - Appendix 2

Mooka Rail Works – Draft Validation Notice – Appendix 2: Terrestrial Fauna Survey Reports

Yeerabiddy Rail Works – Draft Validation Notice

Western Australia Iron Ore - Rail

Western Australia Iron Ore - Pilbara Strategic Assessment (Commonwealth) > Validation Notices

Yeerabiddy Validation Notice Appendix 2 - Survey Report

Western Australia Iron Ore - Regulatory Information

BHP Iron Ore Customer Charter - Newman Drinking Water Services

Western Australia Iron Ore - Jimblebar

BHP Iron Ore Pty Ltd is committed to providing full, fair and reasonable opportunity for Australian suppliers.
In line with our commitments under the Australian Jobs Act 2013 and approved Australian Industry Participation Plan, opportunities for the Company’s proposed Jimblebar Beneficiation Project can be accessed through the Industry Capability Network Gateway website:

BHP Jimblebar Beneficiation (icn.org.au)

The proposed Jimblebar Beneficiation Project is currently in study phase and is subject to a number of internal and external approvals. As part of the study, the Company is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified contractors to gain an understanding of the capacity and capability of available contractors for the proposed project.

Western Australia Iron Ore - Jimblebar

Western Australia Iron Ore - Mining Area C – Southern Flank

Western Australia Iron Ore - Pilbara Public Environmental Review Strategic Proposal (State)

Planning for a sustainable future

Public Submission information

Public Environmental Review Strategic Proposal

Pilbara Public Environmental Review Strategic Proposal Executive Summary

Pilbara Public Environmental Review Strategic Proposal Part A

Pilbara Public Environmental Review Strategic Proposal Part B

Pilbara Public Environmental Review Strategic Proposal Part C

Pilbara Public Environmental Review Strategic Proposal Part D

Pilbara Public Environmental Review Strategic Proposal Part E

Appendix 1: Legislation, policy and guidance used to inform the Strategic Proposal

Appendix 2: Key Assets and Significant Species

Appendix 3: CSIRO Community Level Flora and Vegetation Model

Appendix 4: Flora and Fauna Screening Assessment

Appendix 5: Short Range Endemic Fauna Assessment

Appendix 6: Subterranean Fauna Assessment

Appendix 7: Ecohydrolocical Change Assessment

Appendix 8: Landscape and Visual Risk Assessment

Appendix 9: Air Quality Impact Assessment

Appendix 10: Noise Assessment

Appendix 11: Derived Proposal Template

Appendix A: Pilbara Landscape Ecohydrological Units

Appendix B: Supporting Analysis to Ecohydrological Change Assessment

Appendix C: Ecohydrological Conceptualisation of the Central Pilbara Region

Appendix D: Ecohydrological Conceptualisation of the Eastern Pilbara Region

Appendix E: Ecohydrological Conceptualisation of the Fortescue Marsh Region (Maps)

Appendix E: Ecohydrological Conceptualisation of the Fortescue Marsh Region (Report)

Appendix F: Ecohydrological Conceptualisation of the Marillana Creek Region

Appendix G: Ethel Gorge Ecohydrological Case Study

Referral and Environmental Scoping Document

Environmental Scoping Document

Strategic Proposal Referral

Report Appendices:

Report Maps:

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Response to Public Submissions Supplementary Report

Western Australia Iron Ore - Pilbara Strategic Assessment (Commonwealth)

As described in Part B of the endorsed Program, an Assurance Plan and Offsets Plan are required to be approved prior to undertaking an activity in accordance with the Program. The Assurance Plan and Offsets Plan were approved in accordance with the Program on 11 May 2018. Copies of the documents can be found below.

The purpose of the Assurance Plan is to define the environmental objectives, procedures and governance arrangements to ensure that all future activities within the scope of the Program are undertaken in accordance with the endorsed Program and achieve the Program’s objectives. The Assurance Plan has been developed to manage impacts to the Program Matters, being the listed threatened species Pilbara leaf-nosed bat (Rhinonicteris aurantius), northern quoll (Dasyurus hallucatus), greater bilby (Macrotis lagotis), ghost bat (Macroderma gigas), olive python (Pilbara subspecies) (Liasis olivaceus barroni), Night Parrot (Pezoporus occidentalis) and Grey Falcon (Falco hypoleucos). The Plan also includes Program Matter Outcomes which are measurable outcomes that BHP Iron Ore must meet for each Program Matter to align with the objectives developed for each Program Matter.

Agreement and Terms of Reference

Strategic Assessment Agreement and Terms of Reference

Annual Environmental Reports

SEA AER FY24

BHP WAIO EPBC SEA AER 2022 - 2023

BHP WAIO EPBC SEA AER 2021 - 2022

BHP WAIO EPBC 2020 - 2021

BHP WAIO EPBC SEA AER 2019 - 2020

WAIO EPBC Strategic Assessment AER 2018 - 2019

BHP Pilbara Strategic Assessment AER 2017 - 2018

Assurance Plan and Offsets Plan

Pilbara Strategic Assessment Assurance Plan and Offsets Plan Revision 2.3

Five Year Review

EPBC Act Strategic Environmental Assessment Five Year Review

Impact Assessment Report

Pilbara Strategic Assessment draft Impact Assessment Report IAR Final 4 May 2017

Pilbara Strategic Assessment draft Impact Assessment Report

Appendix 1: Strategic Assessment Agreement

Appendix 2: Legislation, Policy and Guidance

Appendix 3: MNES Screening Assessment

Appendix 4: Commonwealth Cumulative Impact Assessment Report Part 1

Appendix 4: Commonwealth Cumulative Impact Assessment Report Part 2

Appendix 4: Commonwealth Cumulative Impact Assessment Report Part 3

Appendix 5: MNES Viability Summary

Appendix 6: Ecohydrolocical Change Assessment

Appendix A: Pilbara Landscape Ecohydrological Units

Appendix B: Supporting Analysis to Ecohydrological Change Assessment

Appendix C: Ecohydrological Conceptualisation of the Central Pilbara Region

Appendix D: Ecohydrological Conceptualisation of the Eastern Pilbara Region

Appendix E: Ecohydrological Conceptualisation of the Fortescue Marsh Region (Report)

Appendix E: Ecohydrological Conceptualisation of the Fortescue Marsh Region (Maps)

Appendix F: Ecohydrological Conceptualisation of the Marillana Creek Region

Appendix G: Ethel Gorge Ecohydrological Case Study

Open for Public Comment

Pilbara Strategic Assessment Program

BHP Billiton Iron Ore Pilbara Strategic Assessment Program 1

Report Appendices:

Report Maps:

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Validation Notices

Mining Area C – Southern Flank Final Validation Notice

Yeerabiddy Rail Validation Notice Final

Mooka Rail Siding Validation Notice

BHP Jimblebar Optimisation Project - Validation Notice

Western Ridge Validation Notice

Jimblebar Signfiicant Amendment Validation Notice

Appendix 2A to 2K Terrestrial Fauna Surveys

Appendix 2L Jimblebar Hashimoto Vertebrate Fauna Assessment

Appendix 4 Hydrological studies

Appendix 6 Mine Closure Plan

Orebody 29/30/35 Validation Notice

Orebody 29/30/35 Validation Notice

Appendix 2 OB29, 30 and 35 Expansion and Newman Surplus Water

Appendix 2 Western Ridge Paddy Bore Area Vertebrate Fauna Survey

Appendix 2 Western Ridge Pipelines Vertebrate Fauna Survey

Appendix 4 H3 Hydrogeological Assessment

East Pilbara Surplus Water Drilling Validation Notice

East Pilbara Surplus Water Drilling Final Validation Notice

East Pilbara Surplus Water Drilling VN - Appendix 1

East Pilbara Surplus Water Drilling VN - Appendix 2-A

East Pilbara Surplus Water Drilling VN - Appendix 2-B

East Pilbara Surplus Water Drilling VN - Appendix 2-C

East Pilbara Surplus Water Drilling VN - Appendix 2-D

East Pilbara Surplus Water Drilling VN - Appendix 2-E

East Pilbara Surplus Water Drilling VN - Appendix 2-F

East Pilbara Surplus Water Drilling VN - Appendix 2-G

East Pilbara Surplus Water Drilling VN - Appendix 2-H

East Pilbara Surplus Water Drilling VN - Appendix 2-I

East Pilbara Surplus Water Drilling VN - Appendix 2-J

East Pilbara Surplus Water Drilling VN - Appendix 2-K

East Pilbara Surplus Water Drilling VN - Appendix 3

East Pilbara Surplus Water Drilling VN - Appendix 4

East Pilbara Surplus Water Drilling VN - Appendix 5

Yeerabiddy Rail Validation Notice Appendix 2 - Survey Report

Appendix 2 - Fauna Surveys

Mooka Rail Siding Validation Notice Appendix 2 - Survey Reports

Mainline rail vertebrate fauna survey

Mooka Level 1 Fauna Survey

Mooka Rail Pre-clearance Survey

Mooka Rail Siding Northern Quoll Monitoring

Northern Quoll Monitoring

RGP5 Fauna Survey Northern Quoll Wider Area Survey

RGP5 Fauna Survey Quarry 2

RGP5 Northern Quoll Monitoring

RGP5 Survey Quarry 1

Targeted Northern Quoll Survey Quarry 1, 2, 4 and East Turner River

BHP Jimblebar Optimisation Project Validation Notice Appendix 2 - Survey Reports

Shearer's West Targeted Vertebrate and Short-range Endemic Invertebrate Fauna Assessment

Western Ridge Validation Notice - Appendices

Western Ridge Validation Notice Appendix 2A

Western Ridge Validation Notice Appendix 2B

Western Ridge Validation Notice Appendix 2C

Western Ridge Validation Notice Appendix 2D

Western Ridge Validation Notice Appendix 2E

Western Ridge Validation Notice Appendix 2F

Western Ridge Validation Notice Appendix 2G

Western Ridge Validation Notice Appendix 2H

Western Ridge Validation Notice Appendix 5

Appendix 5C Western Ridge Surface water impact assessment

Appendix 5D Western Ridge surface water impact assessment AQ2

West Australian Iron Ore Pilbara Strategic Assessment (Commonwealth) > Validation Notices

Western Australia Iron Ore - Proposed Outer Harbour Development, Port Hedland

Appendices A1 – A7 (Management Plans)

Appendix A1 Marine Turtle Management Plan

Appendix A2 Mangrove Management Plan

Appendix A3 Dredge and Spoil Disposal Management Plan (Part A)

Appendix A3 Dredge and Spoil Disposal Management Plan (Part B)

Appendix A3 Dredge and Spoil Disposal Management Plan (Part C)

Appendix A4 Marine Mammal Management Plan

Appendix A5 Introduced Marine Species Management Plan

Appendix A6 Significant Terrestrial Species Management Plan

Appendix A7 Acid Sulphate Soils Management Plan

Compliance Assessment Report Ministerial Statement 890

Compliance Assessment Report Ministerial Statement 890

Main Document

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Invitation to Make a Submission

Section 1 Introduction

Section 2 Project Description

Section 3 Development Justification and Alternatives

Section 4 Stakeholder Consultation

Section 5 Existing Terrestrial Environment

Section 6A Existing Marine Environment

Section 6B Existing Marine Environment

Section 7 Existing Social Environment

Section 8 Emissions Discharges and Wastes

Section 9 Terrestrial Impacts and Management

Section 10 Marine Impacts and Management

Section 11 Social Impacts and Management

Section 12 Environmental Management

Section 13 Glossary and References

Notice of Publication

Outer Harbour PER/Draft EIS Public Notice

Supporting Documentation for Response to Submissions: Technical Appendices 1-16

Appendix 1 - Regional Fauna Survey 2011

Appendix 2 - Regional Flaura Survey 2011

Appendix 3 - Outer Harbour Development Operational Noise Assessment

Appendix 4 - Rail Noise Assessment

Appendix 5 - Port Hedland Shorebird Assessment

Appendix 6 - Salmon Creek Discharge Report Rev 0

Appendix 7 - Figure 10.1 EPL

Appendix 8 - Baseline Water Quality Rev 2

Appendix 9 - Baseline Coral Report Rev 2

Appendix 10 - Technical Note Hard Coral Size Frequencies

Appendix 11 - WQ Threshholds Report Rev 0

Appendix 12 - Marine BPPH Impact Assessment Rev 3

Appendix 13 - Intertidal BPPH Assessment Rev 4

Appendix 14 - Best Practicable Dredging Approach Rev 0

Appendix 15 - Port Hedland Sea Noise July 2011 Field Report 31

Appendix 16 - Outer Harbour Environmental Management

Technical Appendices B1 – B33

Appendix B1 Environmental Scoping Document

Appendix B3 Marine Coastal Intertidal BPPH Impact Assessment

Appendix B4A APASA Modelling of the Quantum Dredge Programme Appendices

Appendix B4 APASA Modelling of the Quantum Dredge Programme

Appendix B5 Light Spill Assessment

Appendix B6 Sampling and Analysis Implementation report

Appendix B7 Noise Assessment

Appendix B8 Piling Noise Assessment

Appendix B9 Environmental Impacts associated with Underwater Noise

Appendix B10 Water Quality Thresholds

Appendix B11 Sea Dumping Permit Application

Appendix B12 Preliminary Acid Sulphate Soil Investigation

Appendix B13 Flora and Vegetation Assessment Appendices A to E

Appendix B13 Flora and Vegetation Assessment Appendices F to end

Appendix B13 Flora and Vegetation Assessment Report

Appendix B14 Targeted Priority Flora

Appendix B15 Fauna Assessment

Appendix B16 Short Range Endemics

Appendix B17 Subterranean Fauna Risk Assessment

Appendix B18 Baseline Coral Health

Appendix B19 Baseline Water Quality

Appendix B20 Spoil Ground Selection Study

Appendix B21 Marine Benthic Habitat Survey

Appendix B22 Intertidal BPPH Survey (Part A)

Appendix B22 Intertidal BPPH Survey (Part B)

Appendix B23 Turtle Usage within Port Hedland Region and Impacts Assessment

Appendix B24 Satellite Tracking Flatback Turtles Cemetery Beach 2010

Appendix B25 Marine Turtle Towed Video Survey

Appendix B26 Flatback Turtle tagging program at Cemetery Beach

Appendix B27 Stable Isotope Report

Appendix B28 Matters of National Environmental Significance

Appendix B29 Dust Modelling and Assessment

Appendix B2 Marine Subtidal BPPH Impact Assessment

Appendix B30 Marine Intertidal Impact Assessment

Appendix B31 Tidal Flushing Impact Assessment

Appendix B32 Port Hedland Outer Harbour Coral Spawning Autumn Surveys 2009

Appendix B33 Coral Spawning Spring Survey

Western Australia Iron Ore - Supply Authority Objectives

BHP Annual Reporting

Annual Audit Report on Compliance Monitoring Systems 2013-2014

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Western Australia Iron Ore, Supply Authority Objectives

Annual Network Safety Performance Objectives 2024

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Western Australia Iron Ore - Western Ridge Crusher Project

BHP Iron Ore Pty Ltd is committed to providing full, fair and reasonable opportunity for Australian suppliers.

In line with our commitments under the Australian Jobs Act 2013 and approved Australian Industry Participation Plan, opportunities for the Company’s Western Ridge Crusher Project can be accessed through the Industry Capability Network Gateway website.

The Western Ridge Crusher Project was approved for execution by the BHP Board in February 2024. As part of the project the Company continues to seek expressions of interest from suitably qualified contractors to gain an understanding of the capacity and capability of available contractors for the project.

Western Australia Iron Ore - Whaleback

BHP Quarterly Reporting under Western Australia Iron Ore, Supply Authority Objectives

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Consultation and Public Comment

Consultation and Public Notices

Iron Ore - under Western Australian Iron Ore Pilbara Strategic Assessment (Commonwealth) - Impact AR

Final Strategic EPBC Impact Assessment Report

BHP Billiton Iron Ore Impact Assessment Report Pilbara Strategic Assessment May 2017

Western Australia Iron Ore, Supply Authority Objectives

Western Australia Iron Ore , Supply Authority Objectives

Western Australia Iron Ore, Supply Authority Objectives -> BHP Quarterly Reporting

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Western Australia Iron Ore - Port Debottlenecking Project 2

BHP Iron Ore Pty Ltd is committed to providing full, fair and reasonable opportunity for Australian suppliers.

In line with our commitments under the Australian Jobs Act 2013 and approved Australian Industry Participation Plan, opportunities for the Company’s proposed Port Debottlenecking Project 2 can be accessed through the Industry Capability Network Gateway website.

The proposed Port Debottlenecking Project 2 is currently in study phase and is subject to a number of internal and external approvals. As part of the study, the Company is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified contractors to gain an understanding of the capacity and capability of available contractors for the proposed project.