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    restored and reinstated to an appropriate standard. No waste which requires collection or
    disposal will be generated by the operation of the facility.

    8.5       Remnant and Regrowth Vegetation
    In order to determine any existing remnant and regrowth vegetation on site, a search was
    conducted through the relevant environmental searches (refer to Appendix 5). Under the
    VMA the subject site is mapped         containing both Regrowth and Remnant Regional
                                               as

    Ecosystems. The   proposed development will not require a permit or notification to the
    DNRM as it will be located in a cleared area and appropriately set back from the identified
    Remnant Vegetation.


    8.6       Flora and Fauna & Endangered Species

    In order to determine any possible Endangered Species associated with the site an EPBC
    report was obtained (refer to Appendix 5). The EPBC Act Protected Matters Report
    illustrates that some endangered species are present within the 1 km radius search ring;
    however the proposal for a Telecommunication Facility is not considered an activity that
    will have a significant impact on any threatened or migratory species in the area.


    8.7       Social and Economic Impacts

    High quality broadband internet access is a necessary service in modern society. Initially,
    small to medium business customers accounted for a significant part of the demand for
    broadband technology, but broadband services have now been embraced by the general
    public. Usage of broadband services continues to widen as new technologies become
    progressively more affordable and accessible for the wider community.

    The proposed      development will provide significantly enhanced fixed wireless broadband
    coverage to the locality of Boreen Point. This will be of particular benefit to existing rural
    businesses and dwellings in the locality.


    The new National Broadband Network will provide the community with far greater access
    to high   quality broadband services. Reliable broadband internet is important to facilitate
    the economic growth of communities, and the facility is likely to have significant social and
    economic benefits for the local community.


    8.8       Public Safety

    8.8.1 Radiofrequency Emissions

    In relation to public safety and specifically Electromagnetic Emissions (EME)and public
    health, NBN       Cooperates within the operational standards set by the Australian
    Communication and Media      Authority (ACMA)and Australian Radiation Protection and
    Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA). ARPANSA is a Federal Government agency
    incorporated under the Health and Ageing portfolio and is charged with the responsibility
    for protecting the health and safety of both people and the environment from the harmful
    effects of radiation (ionising and non-ionising).


    All   NBN   Co    installations   are     designed   and   certified   by qualified professionals    in
    accordance with all relevant Australian Standards. This ensures that the NBN Co facility
    does not result in any increase in the level of risk to the public. This facility is to be
    operated in compliance with the mandatory standard for human exposure to EME                         -




    currently   the   Radio    communications       (Electromagnetic       Radiation   Human   Exposure)
    Standard 2003. The EME Report associated with this site is included in Appendix 6. The
    report shows that the maximum predicted EME level will equate to 0.052% or greater than
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