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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• the capacity <strong>of</strong> the water storages (dams, weirs, ponds) and the ability <strong>of</strong> thesestorages to retain contaminants• the structural integrity <strong>of</strong> the containing walls• relevant operating regime• the quality <strong>of</strong> water contained• flows and quality <strong>of</strong> water discharged.The design <strong>of</strong> all water storage facilities should follow the technical guidelines on sitewater management.Discuss the mitigation options and the effectiveness <strong>of</strong> mitigation measures, withparticular reference to water quality, sediment, acidity, salinity and other emissions <strong>of</strong> ahazardous or toxic nature to human health, flora or fauna.GroundwaterWith regard to groundwater resources, describe and assess the potentialenvironmental impact caused by the project (and its associated project components) tolocal groundwater resources, and the range <strong>of</strong> project responses, including:• an assessment <strong>of</strong> all likely impacts on groundwater depletion or recharge regimes• the response <strong>of</strong> the groundwater resource to the progression and finally cessation <strong>of</strong>the proposal• the impact <strong>of</strong> the project on the local groundwater regime caused by the alteredporosity and permeability <strong>of</strong> any land disturbance• the potential to contaminate groundwater resources• potential groundwater impacts from the disturbance <strong>of</strong> ASS• the potential for groundwater-induced salinity• impacts on groundwater-dependent plants and animals• measures to avoid, or where avoidance is not possible, mitigate and remediate anypotential groundwater impacts.5.6. Air quality5.6.1. Description <strong>of</strong> environmental valuesDescribe the existing air quality that may be affected by the project in the context <strong>of</strong>environmental values as defined by the EP Act and Environmental Protection (Air)Policy 2008 (EPP (Air)) and State Planning Policy 5/10: Air, Noise and HazardousMaterials (Department <strong>of</strong> Environment and Resource Management 2010b).Discuss the existing air shed environment, both local and regional, including:• background levels and sources <strong>of</strong> particulates, gaseous and odorous compoundsand any major constituent, in particular coal dust• pollutants, including greenhouse gases, that may be generated by the project• baseline monitoring results, sensitive receptors (including temporary workforceaccommodation)Contents <strong>of</strong> the EISDudgeon Point Coal Terminals Project<strong>Terms</strong> <strong>of</strong> reference for an environmental impact statement- 47 -