Terms of Reference - North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation

The measures identified in this section of the EIS should be used to develop the projectEMPs (see Part B, Section 11).5.1. Climate, climate change and natural hazardsDescribe the climatic conditions that may affect management of the project. Thisincludes a description of the vulnerability of the project area to seasonal conditions,extremes of climate and natural or induced hazards. Provide a risk assessment andmanagement plan detailing these potential threats to the construction and operation ofthe project.Address the most recent information on potential impacts of climatic factors in theappropriate sections of the EIS.Include an assessment of climate change risks and possible adaptation strategies, aswell as the following:• a risk assessment of changing climate patterns that may affect the viability andenvironmental management of the project• the preferred and alternative adaptation strategies to be implemented• commitments to working cooperatively, where practicable, with government, otherindustry and other sectors to address adaptation to climate change.It is recognised that predictions of climate change and its effects have inherentuncertainties, and that a balance must be found between the costs of preparing forclimate change and the uncertainty of outcomes. Proponents should use their bestefforts to incorporate adaptation to climate change in their EIS and project design.5.2. Land5.2.1. Land use and tenureDescription of environmental situationIdentify, with the aid of maps:• land tenures, noting tenures of special interest such as protected areas andreserves, easements, stock routes, and existing and proposed power, water, gas,road and rail infrastructure• existing land uses and facilities surrounding the project• location of the project in relation to residential, commercial, industrial, farming andrecreational areas• location of the project in relation to sensitive environmental areas (as detailed in PartB, Section 5.4.1 of this TOR).Potential impacts and mitigation measuresDescribe the potential changes to existing and potential land uses of the project siteand adjacent areas due to the construction and operation of the project.- 26 - Contents of the EISDudgeon Point Coal Terminals ProjectTerms of reference for an environmental impact statement