Terms of Reference - North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation

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4.5.9. WasteDetail the sources and proposed management of solid and liquid wastes includingquarantine wastes from shipping, considering the waste hierarchy and the suitability ofavailable waste treatment, recycling and disposal options. Particular attention must begiven to the capacity of wastes to generate acidic, saline or sodic conditions.For additional discussion on waste management see Part B, Section 5.9 of this TOR.The EIS should include cross-references between the sections as appropriate.4.5.10. Other infrastructure and construction activitiesDescribe all other infrastructure (for example, telecommunications facilities andtemporary workforce accommodation), that need to be constructed, upgraded,relocated, commissioned or decommissioned for the construction and operation of theproject. This includes the design and construction standards to be met (e.g. anywaterway crossings should be designed to meet the requirements of the Fisheries Actand in consultation with DAFF).Describe all other construction elements of the project, providing details of:• an indicative construction timetable, including expected commissioning and start-updates and hours of operation• major work programs for the construction stage, including an outline of constructionmethodologies• construction inputs, handling and storage including an outline of potential locationsfor source of construction materials (see also Part B, Section 4.3.3 of this TOR)• the likely construction methodologies• earthworks, including fill that may need to be imported to the project site• sources and quantities of extractive resources required for construction of projectcomponents• pollution control methods that will be used to prevent pollution, includingship-sourced pollution, entering marine areas during the construction• alternative approaches or the opportunity of obtaining materials from alternativesources (for example, recycled materials, locally produced products etc.)• major hazardous materials to be transported, stored and/or used on site, includingenvironmental toxicity data and biodegradability• clean-up and restoration of areas used by the project during construction, includingstorage areas.4.5.11. CommissioningDescribe the commissioning process including the associated environmental impacts.4.6. OperationIn addition to maritime operations provided for in Part B, Section 4.3.2 of this TOR,describe the location and nature of all other project operational processes to be used- 24 - Contents of the EISDudgeon Point Coal Terminals ProjectTerms of reference for an environmental impact statement
and provide supporting maps, diagrams, photographs and artist’s impressions asrequired.Provide full details of the operation for all elements of the project, including:• nature and description of all key operational activities• a description of the plant and equipment to be employed, including the capacity ofthe project equipment and operations• estimated numbers and roles of persons to be employed during the operation stageof the project.4.7. Decommissioning and rehabilitationThis section should present general strategies and methods for decommissioning andrehabilitation of the environment disturbed by the project.5. Environmental values and management ofimpactsThe objectives of the following subsections are to:• describe the existing environmental values of the area that may be affected by theproject, using background information and/or new studies to support statements(include reference to all definitions of environmental values set out in relevantlegislation, policies and plans)• describe the potential adverse and beneficial impacts of the project on the identifiedenvironmental values and the measures taken to avoid, minimise and/or mitigatethose impacts• describe any cumulative impacts on environmental values caused by the project,either in isolation or in combination with other known existing or planned projects• present objectives, standards and measurable indicators that protect the identifiedenvironmental values• detail the environmental protection and mitigation measures incorporated in theplanning, construction, rehabilitation, commissioning, operation anddecommissioning of all facets of the project• examine viable alternative strategies for managing impacts (present and comparethese alternatives in view of the stated objectives and standards to be achieved)• discuss the available techniques to control and manage impacts in relation to thenominated objectives.Measures should prevent, or where prevention is not possible, minimise environmentalharm and maximise environmental benefits of the project. Identify and describepreferred measures in more detail than other alternatives.Where negative impacts of the project cannot be avoided or adequately minimised ormitigated, present proposals to offset impacts in accordance with the QueenslandGovernment Environmental Offsets Policy (Environmental Protection Agency 2008b).Contents of the EISDudgeon Point Coal Terminals ProjectTerms of reference for an environmental impact statement- 25 -
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