Terms of Reference - North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation
Terms of Reference - North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation
Terms of Reference - North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation
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• measures to limit erosion and sediment re-suspension in discharge channels• contingency measures in the event that discharge limits are exceeded• management, maintenance and landscaping <strong>of</strong> the disposed dredge spoil’s finalform.Describe how nominated water quality objectives will be monitored, audited andmanaged, with reference to a REMP.5.4. Nature conservationDetail the existing nature conservation values that may be affected by the proposal interms <strong>of</strong>:• biological diversity, including state and Commonwealth listed species• habitats <strong>of</strong> endangered, vulnerable, near-threatened (EVNT) and migratory species• aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems• integrity <strong>of</strong> ecological processes• conservation <strong>of</strong> resources.Survey effort should be sufficient to identify, or adequately extrapolate, the floral andfaunal values over the range <strong>of</strong> seasons, particularly during and following a wetseason. The survey should account for the ephemeral nature <strong>of</strong> watercoursestraversing the project area, and seasonal variation in fauna populations such asmigratory birds and marine megafauna.Wherever possible, seek the involvement <strong>of</strong> the local Indigenous community inconducting field observations and survey activities to identify the traditional andcontemporary Indigenous uses <strong>of</strong> species.Outline the proposed strategies to avoid, or minimise and mitigate, impacts on theidentified values within the project’s footprint.Identify key flora and fauna indicators for ongoing monitoring.5.4.1. Sensitive environmental areasDescription <strong>of</strong> environmental valuesIdentify areas that are environmentally sensitive within the study area in proximity tothe project site on a map <strong>of</strong> suitable scale. This should include areas classified ashaving national, state, regional or local biodiversity significance, or flagged as importantfor their integrated biodiversity values. Refer to both <strong>Queensland</strong> and AustralianGovernment legislation and policies on threatened species and ecologicalcommunities.Areas regarded as sensitive, with respect to flora and fauna, with one or more <strong>of</strong> thefollowing features should be identified and mapped:• important habitats <strong>of</strong> species that are listed under the NC Act as ‘extinct in the wild’or EVNT• regional ecosystems (REs) listed as ‘endangered’ or ‘<strong>of</strong> concern’ under the VM ActContents <strong>of</strong> the EISDudgeon Point Coal Terminals Project<strong>Terms</strong> <strong>of</strong> reference for an environmental impact statement- 35 -