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