BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT ENV 2012- IN THE MATTER ...

Federated Farmers is of the opinion that where a New Zealand Standards approved Code of Practice
has been developed and where compliance can be demonstrated that fertiliser and agrichemical
storage should be a permitted activity. In regard to the use, storage and disposal of agriculture
chemicals the NZS 8409:2004 has been developed for the agrichemical users and developed to meet
the requirements of both the HSNO and RMA. This would provide a valid alternative for landowners
to demonstrate compliance with the District Plan.
Further to this, we submit that it is inappropriate to try and quantify an appropriate storage limit for
farms as circumstances vary greatly. What is more important than the amount of hazardous
substance being stored is that the substance is being stored and used appropriately. This is why
compliance with NZS8409:2004 would be more suitable than a storage limit.
Relief sought
That HS3.2.1 Permitted Activities be amended as follows:
The following activities are Permitted Activities provided they comply with the General Conditions
outlined in section HS3.3.
(d) Agrichemical use, storage and disposal where these activities are carried out in accordance with
NZS8409:2004 Management of Agrichemicals (or words to this effect)
I attach the following documents to this notice:
(a) a copy of my submission (Appendix A)
(b) a copy of the relevant decision (or part of the decision) (Appendix B)
(c) any other documents necessary for an adequate understanding of the appeal
(d) a list of names and addresses of persons to be served with a copy of this notice (Appendix C)
Address for service of appellant:
Kelly Martyn
Regional Policy Advisor
Federated Farmers of New Zealand
PO Box 422
New Plymouth
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Kelly Martyn
for Federated Farmers of New Zealand
DATE: 17 February 2012
Federated Farmers appeal to the Ruapehu District Plan 9