The document provides comprehensive guidance to proponents on referring a proposal to the NT Environment Protection Authority (NT EPA) for an environmental impact assessment under the Environment Protection Act 2019 and related regulations. It explains when a referral is required based on the potential for significant environmental impacts, outlines the necessary structure and content of the referral documents—including a pre-referral screening tool, detailed environmental and biosecurity management plans, and stakeholder engagement—and describes the tiered assessment process (Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3) and inquiry methods used by the NT EPA to evaluate proposals
