Day One Version 3 EPRs
ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS – GAS IMPORT JETTY
WORKS
CONTENTSTOPICPAGE TOC \H \F \Z \T "H1ASHURST,1, LEVEL 1.,1"
Aboriginal cultural heritage2Air quality3Contamination and acid
sulfate soils6Greenhouse gas12Groundwater14Historic
heritage14Landscape and visual15Noise and vibration16Marine
biodiversity32Safety, hazard and risk39Social43Surface
water49Terrestrial and freshwater biodiversity51Traffic and
transport60
Note 1. These EPRs are based on the Mitigation Measures Table
25-4 from Chapter 25 of EES Chapter - Environmental Management
Framework, and will be implemented through the Crib Point Gas
Import Jetty Works Incorporated Document. These EPRs may also be
relevant to the conditions of other statutory approvals.
Note 2. Measures which are common to both the Pipeline Works,
and the Gas Import Jetty Works are marked with an asterisk.
Note 3. Tracked changes have been made to the EPRs to delete
requirements applicable to the Pipeline Works, and respond to
expert evidence. Italicised changes reflect changes recommended in
evidence, which are subject to further instructions from AGL.
Note 4. Other changes based on evidence and submissions will be
tracked in subsequent versions, including an indication as to
whether or not the change is accepted. Changes since the Version 2
EPRs accepted by AGL will be highlighted yellow. Changes shown in
grey highlight are drafting changes, made in response to the IAC
direction to make all EPRs "active" requirements. Changes proposed
by other parties have been described in the "Other Party Changes"
column and are shown in red font. A response to proposed changes,
and explanatory notes are included in the "AGL Response"
column.
MM EPR ID
ENVironmental Performance Requirement
Timing
Associated Risk ID
OTHER PARTY CHANGES
AGL ReSPONSE
Aboriginal cultural heritage
EES evaluation objective: To avoid or minimise adverse effects
on Aboriginal and historic cultural heritage.
EPRMM-AH01*
Implement and comply with the management conditions of Cultural
Heritage Management Plan 16300s (CHMPs 15383, 15384 and 16300)
management conditions.
Construction
ACH1, ACH2, ACH3, ACH4, ACH5, ACH6
Pipeline Work CHMP references removed.
MMEPR-AH02*
Demarcate Cconstruction areas will be demarcated with survey
pegs, fencing or other means, to ensure works are limited to the
approved CHMP Activity Areas.
Construction
ACH4
AH03
Develop a project working group that incorporates input from
stakeholders relevant to CHMP 15383, 15384, 16300 including the
Traditional Owners and Aboriginal Victoria.
Construction
Amended in response to evidence of Ms Nicolson in Document 80 at
section 7.3.2.
Air quality
EES evaluation objective: To minimise potential adverse social,
economic, amenity and land use effects at local and regional
scales.
MMEPR-AQ01*
Dust suppression
Suppress Ddust suppression will be used at construction areas as
required using water sprays, water carts or other devices:
· on unpaved work areas
· on sand, spoil and aggregate stockpiles
· during the loading and unloading of dust generating
materials.
Construction
AQ1, AQ2, AQ3, B2, TP4, C10
Dale Stohr
Comment from Document 487:
Dust suppression
Dust will be contained to within the project boundary for the
life of the project and must not reach sensitive areas including
Western Port Bay.
Sue King
How can this be predicted without proper local weather
monitoring
Dust impacts food sources for animals and sediment on seagrass
does the same.
Dale Stohr proposed change not accepted.
MMEPR-AQ02*
Restricted vehicle movements
After arrival at the Project site, ensure vehicles, plant and
equipment will remain within the construction footprint and on
public roads and designated tracks to the extent practicable,
unless undertaking survey and property management activities as
agreed with the landholder.
Construction
AQ1, AQ2,
MMEPR-AQ05*
Covering vehicle loads
Cover cConstruction vehicles with potential for loss of loads
(such as dust or litter) will be covered when using public
roads.
Construction
AQ4, TP4, C10
MMEPR-AQ06*
Weather monitoring
Monitor Wweather conditions will be monitored for extreme heat
and/or wind events using systems such as the Bureau of Meteorology
forecasts. and
works will be assessed to determine if they need to be modified
if If conditions are likely to result in air quality impacts at
sensitive receptors, modify works and implement EPR-AQ1.
Construction
AQ3
Dale Stohr
Comment from Document 487:
Weather monitoring
Bushfire activity within 20 kilometres of the project boundary
will be monitored for the life of the project.
Bushfire risk increases when habitat, native and non native are
replaced by invasive grasses. No mention of native grasslands has
been mentioned. This makes edges less resilient to fire. Grass
fires burn fast and hot, this cannot be prevented and weather
should have been monitored locally for 12 months especially with
the risk of fire and flood along with ASS soil and to predict
species that may not have been seen in the weather prevailing at
the time Sue King
Dale Stohr proposed change not accepted, noting that EPR HR07
requires emergency response plans to be developed.
MMEPR-AQ07*
Dust monitoring
Undertake Oobservational monitoring of dust at the Gas Import
Jetty Works site along the construction right of way (ROW) and
facilities will be undertaken.
If fine particulates or dust is observed causing a hazard, then
implement MMEPR-AQ1 will be implemented.
If fine particulate or dust levels cannot be contained, then
modify or stop works then works will be modified or stopped until
the dust hazard is reduced to a manageable level.
Construction
AQ1, AQ2, AQ3, AQ4
Dale Stohr
Comment from Document 487:
Dust monitoring
Dust will be monitored to at least 1 kilometre beyond the
project boundary for the life of the project including sensitive
areas and Western Port Bay.
Amended in response to evidence of Dr Ross in Document 72 at p
9, section 8.3.
Dale Stohr proposed change not accepted given this is a
construction phase EPR.
MMEPR-AQ08*
Odorous soils management
In the event thatIf odorous soils (other than acid sulfate
soils) are uncovered during construction, the following measures
will must be undertaken:
a) Ceasessation of ground disturbance at the location and within
the immediate vicinity.
b) Assessment of site contamination and determineation of
appropriate management actions in consultation with suitably
qualified personnel.
c) Notify EPA as soon as reasonably possible Iif odorous
material is found to be contaminated., EPA will be notified as soon
as reasonably possible.
Manage Aacid sulfate soils will be managed in accordance with
mitigation measures described in Chapter 10 Contamination and acid
sulfate soils (MM-C02 and MMEPR-C03).
Construction
AQ6, C10
Amendment to properly reference EPR-C03 (as opposed to
mitigation measures specified in the EES).
MMEPR-AQ09*
Equipment maintenance
Maintain Pplant and equipment will be maintained in good
condition to minimise spills and air emissions that may cause
nuisance.
Construction
AQ5, AQ8
MMEPR-AQ10
Maintenance of the FSRU burners
Undertake regular Mmaintenance of the FSRU burners in the
boilers and engines will be undertaken regularly as per
manufacturer’s specifications and the requirements of any Works
Approval.
Operation
AQ7
Environment Protection Authority
Proposed amendments in Document 500 are:
Maintenance of the FSRU burners
Maintenance of the FSRU burners in the boilers and engines will
be undertaken regularly as per manufacturer’s specifications and
the requirements of any Works Approval.
Dale Stohr
Comment from Document 487:
Maintenance of the FSRU burners
Maintenance of the FSRU burners in the boilers and engines will
be undertaken regularly as per manufacturer's specifications and
identified issues reported to EPA Victoria.
EPA change accepted.
Dale Stohr proposed change not accepted.
MMEPR-AQ11
Monitoring FSRU air emissions
Design and implement Aan air quality monitoring programme that
mustwill be:
a) designed and implemented to confirm FSRU emission rates,
including formaldehyde, comply within tolerances of the design
specifications;
b) be carried out initially over 12 months, and then subject to
a review of the results to confirm whether the results are
acceptable or whether any further monitoring or mitigation is
required; and
c) consistent with the requirements of any Works Approval.
Design and Operation
AQ7
Environment Protection Authority
Proposed amendments in Document 500 are:
Monitoring FSRU air emissions
An air quality monitoring programme will be:
a) designed and implemented to confirm FSRU emission rates,
including formaldehyde, comply within tolerances of the design
specifications;
b) carried out over 12 months, and subject to a review of the
results to confirm whether the results are acceptable or whether
any further monitoring or mitigation is required; and
c) consistent with the requirements of any Works Approval.
Dale Stohr
Comment from Document 487:
Monitoring FSRU air emissions
An air quality monitoring programme will be:
a) designed and implemented to confirm all FSRU emission rates,
including formaldehyde, comply within tolerances of all EPA
Victoria guidelines and recommendations;
b) carried out over the life of the project, and subject to an
EPA Victoria review of the results to confirm whether the results
are acceptable or whether any further monitoring or mitigation is
required
c) designed and implemented to confirm all odour emissions,
including odorant used at the Crib Point Receiving Facility, are
contained within the project boundary for the life of the
project.
Amended in response to evidence of Dr Ross in Document 72 at p 9
section 8.3.
Highlighted change proposed in response to evidence from Dr Ross
and Dr Drew.
EPA proposed change accepted.
Dale Stohr proposed change not accepted.
Contamination and acid sulfate soils
EES evaluation objectives:
· To minimise adverse effects on water (including groundwater,
waterway, wetland, estuarine, intertidal and marine) quality and
movement particularly as they might affect the ecological character
of the Western Port Ramsar site.
· To minimise generation of wastes by or resulting from the
project during construction and operation, including accounting for
direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions.
MMEPR-C01*
Contaminated Soils
a) Manage Ccontaminated soil will be managed in accordance with
the SEPP (Prevention and Management of Contaminated Land) and EPA
Victoria interim Position Statement on PFAS.
b) All Notify all Project personnel will be made aware of the
presence of contaminated soils at the following locations during
the site(s) induction:
· The Crib Point Receiving Facility
· The Esplanade adjacent to the former BP refinery
· The former BP refinery
· within the railway corridor between High Street and Cool Store
Road in Hastings
Between KP7.3 and KP7.9 in Hastings (if intrusive investigation
confirms presence of contaminated soils).
c) An intrusive investigation will be undertaken in the area
between KP7.3 and KP7.9 once vegetation has been cleared, to
confirm the presence or absence of contaminated soils, due to
historical and existing land uses. Should contamination of soil
and/or groundwater be encountered, consider additional mitigation
measures (if required).
d) Avoid Cconstruction works during wet weather will be avoided
unless conditions are such that property damage, contaminated
soils, and surface water issues can be managed.
e) Where Sample and categorise excess soils, including HDD
screened cuttings, that are required to be disposed off-site ,
these will be sampled and categorised in accordance with EPA
Victoria Publications IWRG702 – Soil Sampling and IWRG621 – Soil
Hazard Categorisation and Management.
f) Handleing and transport of contaminated spoil for off-site
treatment/disposal will be in accordance with Environment
Protection (Industrial Waste Resource) Regulations 2009.
Any material imported for use as backfill will must comply with
the EPA Victoria Publication IWRG621 – Soil Hazard Categorisation
and Management for ‘Fill Material’ and must be accompanied by
relevant documentation confirming its compliance to the ‘Fill
Material’ criteria.
Construction
C1
Dale Stohr
Comment from Document 487:
Contaminated Soils
Insert f) Surface run-off from the former BP refinery will be
tested and managed to ensure contaminates from the BP refinery are
contained and do not enter Western Port Bay.
Deleted Pipeline Works content.
Dale Stohr proposed change not accepted, note stormwater
management addressed in EPRSW02.
MMEPR-C03
Acid Sulfate Soil Management Plan
ADevelop an Acid Sulfate Soil Management Plan (ASSMP) will be
developed generally in accordance with the Industrial Waste
Management Policy (Waste Acid Sulfate Soils) 1999 and EPA Victoria
Publication IWRG655.1 – Acid Sulfate Soil and Rock, and the
Victorian Best Practice Guidelines for Assessing and Managing
Coastal Acid Sulfate Soils (CASS BPMG, 2010). The ASSMP shall be
approved by EPA and will must be prepared in consultation with the
EPA and will include requirements to:
a) Train Rrelevant site-based personnel will be trained on the
requirements of the acid sulfate materials management procedure
including the recommended time period over which soils may be
temporarily stockpiled before treatment commences as recommended by
the CASS BPMG (2010).
b) Minimise Tthe duration of stockpiling of untreated ASS will
be minimised by taking into consideration the constraints on
stockpile duration where treatment of ASS may not be required, as
per the CASS BPMG (2010).
c) Include a procedure for mManageing an unexpected discovery of
ASS/PASS in the ASSMP.
d) If ASSs are to be stockpiled for an extended time period
(exceeding the CASS BPMG (2010) recommended short-term stockpiling
durations), manage the potential generation of acidic leachate, the
potential generation of acidic leachate will be managed by treating
the stockpile and or spreading a guard layer before stockpiling
and/or covering the stockpile.
e) capture (where practicable) and manage Rrun-off that has the
potential to be impacted by stockpile material, will be captured
(where practicable) and managed in accordance with the CASS BPMG
(2010).
f) Implement A a monitoring program will be implemented in
accordance with the CASS BPMG (2010) to measure the effectiveness
of the management strategy and to provide an early warning of any
environmental degradation or impact to surface water, groundwater
and soils.
Construction
C2
Environment Protection Authority
Proposed amendments in Document 500 are:
Acid Sulfate Soil Management Plan
An Acid Sulfate Soil Management Plan (ASSMP) will be developed
in accordance with the Industrial Waste Management Policy (Waste
Acid Sulfate Soils) 1999 and EPA Victoria Publication IWRG655.1 –
Acid Sulfate Soil and Rock, and the Victorian Best Practice
Guidelines for Assessing and Managing Coastal Acid Sulfate Soils
(CASS BPMG, 2010). The ASSMP must be prepared in consultation with
the EPA and will include:
Amended to give effect to Mr Davidson's review of Day 1
EPRs.
EPA change accepted.
MMEPR-C04*
Contaminated groundwater/trench water
a) Manage Ccontaminated groundwater/trench water will be managed
in accordance with:
· SEPP (Waters)
· PFAS National Environmental Management Plan.
b) All Project personnel will be made aware of the presence of
contaminated groundwater containing PFAS east of the former Tyabb
landfill.
c) Disturbance of saturated soil and groundwater within the PFAS
affected area will be minimised. The management plan will include
measures to prevent migration of PFAS into the surrounding soil or
surface water.
d) An intrusive groundwater investigation will be undertaken in
the area between KP7.3 and KP7.9 once vegetation has been cleared,
to confirm presence or absence of contaminated groundwater within
the area, due to historical and existing land uses.
e) Do not discharge Wgroundwater from areas that have been
identified as contaminated will not be discharged to the
environment (land, waterways, sewer).
f) Contaminated groundwater must will either be:
· treated onsite, depending on contaminant encountered (this may
require approval from the EPA Victoria); or
· disposed offsite to an EPA Victoria licensed facility. ;
or
· Alternatively, adopt a construction approach where
contaminated groundwater may be left in-situ but must(i.e. not be
abstracted or disturbed).
g) In areas where the potential for soil or groundwater
contamination has been identified and imported backfill materials
are used, backfill materials must have similar or lower hydraulic
conductivity than the surrounding soils.
h)
Construction
C4, C5, C6
Deleted content relevant to Pipeline Works.
Amended in response to evidence of Mr Medd in Document 84 at p
17, section 5.3.5.
MMEPR-C07*
Unknown contamination
Undertake the following measures Iin the event that unknown
contamination (including asbestos containing material) is
encountered during construction:
a) Cease ground disturbance at the unknown contamination
location and within the immediate vicinity.
b) Assess site contamination and identify appropriate remedial
action.
Construction
C9
MMEPR-C08*
Fuel and chemical leaks/spills
a) Bund Ddiesel generators. will be bunded.
b) Undertake Rroutine and scheduled maintenance of vehicles and
plant/machinery/equipment will be undertaken to minimise the
potential for leaks/spills to occur.
Construction and operation
C11, C13
Dale Stohr
Comment from Document 487:
Fuel and chemical leaks/spills
Insert new c) Any fuel and/or chemical leaks or spills will be
reported to EPA Victoria and Mornington Peninsula Shire and any
incident printed in local newspapers.
·
Dale Stohr proposed change not accepted, noted that statutory
reporting obligations will apply.
MMEPR-C09*
Construction waste management
a) Manage Wwaste will be managed in accordance with Environment
Protection (Industrial Waste Resource) Regulations 2009, including
establishment of appropriate and secured waste storage locations
on-site, as required.
b) Develop and implement Wwaste management procedures will be
developed and implemented.
c) Identifyication of suitable waste disposal locations will
occur in consultation with a licenced waste contractor prior to
construction commencing. in consultation with a licenced waste
contractor.
d) Ensure Wwaste materials will beare reused or recycled where
practicable or collected and transported by licenced waste
contractors for disposal at appropriately licenced facilities.
e) Ensure Pportable toilet facilities will beare available for
work construction crews at designated locations.
f) Ensure Wwaste containers will beare available for different
types of waste generated onsite.
g) Ensure Wwaste containers will beare located at each worksite
to enable collection of waste, with regular removal from worksites
to designated storage areas.
h) Ensure Rrefuse containers will beare lidded to mitigate fauna
access.
Construction
C12
MMEPR-C10*
Operation waste management
a) Manage Wwaste will be managed in accordance with Environment
Protection (Industrial Waste Resource) Regulations 2009, including
establishment of appropriate and secured waste storage locations
on-site, as required.
b) Develop and implement Wwaste management procedures. will be
developed and implemented.
c) Ensure Wwaste materials will beare stored appropriately,
reused or recycled where practicable, or collected and transported
by licenced contractors for disposal at appropriately licenced
facilities.
d) Ensure Wwaste containers will beare available for different
types of waste generated onsite.
e) Ensure Wwaste containers will beare lidded to mitigate fauna
access.
Operation
C14
Greenhouse gas
EES evaluation objective: To minimise generation of wastes by or
resulting from the Project during construction and operation,
including accounting for direct and indirect greenhouse gas
emissions.
MMEPR-GG02*
Equipment specification - fuel efficiency
Include Eenvironmental principles in contracts to will encourage
fuel efficiency to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels and
therefore enable a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from the
construction and operation of the Project.
Construction and Operation
GG2, GG6
MMEPR-GG03*
Source local materials
Where possible, Llocally sourced materials, including those
provided by suppliers, must be used will be considered and
implemented where they are of comparable quality and utility.
Construction
GG2
MMEPR-GG04*
Low embodied energy materials
Where possible, Llow embodied energy materials (e.g.
substituting concrete mixes) willmust be considered and used where
they are of comparable quality and utility.
Construction
GG2
MMEPR-GG05*
Managing the quality of materials
Inspect Tthe quality of key materials (i.e. pipe and pipe
fittings) will be inspected before supplying to site or ROW for
installation to avoid additional transport and handling of
materials.
Construction
GG3
Deleted content relevant to Pipeline Works.
MMEPR-GG07*
Sustainable resource management practices
Use Ssustainable resource management practices will be used to
avoid the inefficient use of materials, fossil fuels, and
electricity.
Construction
GG5
MMEPR-GG08
Implementation of the PEM
Implementingation of the Protocol for Environmental Management
(GHG emissions and energy efficiency in industry) (PEM) for the
operation of the FSRU will must include:
· conducting a minimum level 2 audit on the FSRU operation
annually to identify inefficiencies;
· the preparation ofpreparing an action plan for implementing
greenhouse gas emissions reduction measures; and
· annual reporting of measures to the EPA for a period of three
years.
The action plan must be updated every five years and must
include ongoing examination of options to:
· maximise open loop mode operation of the FSRU; and
· identify and minimise fugitive emissions from LNG transfer,
storage and transmission infrastructure.
Operation
GG6
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
Proposed amendment in Document 492, shown in red.
Implementation of the PEM
Implementation of the Protocol for Environmental Management (GHG
emissions and energy efficiency in industry) (PEM) for the
operation of the FSRU will include conducting a minimum level 2
audit on the FSRU operation annually to identify inefficiencies;
the preparation of an action plan for implementing greenhouse gas
emissions reduction measures; annual reporting of measures to the
EPA for the life of the Project a period of three years. .
The action plan must be updated every five years and detail
measures or actions to:
· Achieve net zero emissions in the operation and maintenance of
the pipeline and gas import facility (LNG shipping, transfer,
storage and transmission to the Crib Point Receiving Facility);
· Identify and minimise fugitive emissions from the operation of
the gas import facility
The action plan must be updated every five years and must
include ongoing examination of options to:
· maximise open loop mode operation of the FSRU; and
identify and minimise fugitive emissions from LNG transfer,
storage and transmission infrastructure.
Dale Stohr
Comment from Document 487:
Implementation of the PEM
Implementation of the Protocol for Environmental Management (GHG
emissions and energy efficiency in industry) (PEM) for the
operation of the FSRU will include conducting a minimum level 2
audit on the FSRU operation annually to identify inefficiencies;
the preparation of an action plan for implementing greenhouse gas
emissions reduction measures; annual reporting of measures to the
EPA for the life of the Project a period of three years. .
The action plan must be updated every two years and must include
ongoing examination of options to:
· maximise open loop mode operation of the FSRU; and
· identify and minimise fugitive emissions from LNG transfer,
storage and transmission infrastructure.
Drafting change included in response to evidence of Mr Sichlau
in Document 75 at p 28-29 in section 7.3.
Amended to give effect to evidence of Mr Sichlau.
MPSC and Dale Stohr changes not accepted.
New
EPR-GG09
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
Proposed amendment in Document 492, shown in red.
Certified carbon offsets
AGL & APA must purchase certified carbon offsets in respect
of the Project’s Scope 1 and 2 emissions to compensate for the
long-term impacts of the Project’s greenhouse gas emissions.
MPSC proposed new EPR GG09 not accepted.
Groundwater
EES evaluation objective: To minimise adverse effects on water
(including groundwater, waterway, wetland, estuarine, intertidal
and marine) quality and movement particularly as they might affect
the ecological character of the Western Port Ramsar site.
MMEPR-HG03
Suitably qualified contractors
Use Ccontractor(s) that are suitably qualified and experienced
in trenchless installation techniques and piling installation will
be usedfor piling work.
Construction
HG4, HG10, C7
Amended to make it applicable to Gas Import Jetty Works and
remove Pipeline Works content.
Historic heritage
EES evaluation objective: To avoid or minimise adverse effects
on Aboriginal and historic cultural heritage.
MMEPR-HH02*
Unexpected cultural heritage finds procedure
Incorporate Pprocedures in the EMP and CEMP to implement if an
unknown historic heritage site, value or object is discovered
during construction. will be incorporated in the EMP and CEMP. This
procedure will must:
· include guidelines on collection or salvage of historic
heritage objects; and . This procedure will
· be discussed in the site(s) induction(s).
Construction
HH2
MMEPR-HH03*
Condition surveys and monitoring (former BP refinery
administration building H1016)
Undertake Aa condition survey of the Victorian Heritage Register
site (Former BP refinery administration building H1016) will be
undertaken prior to commencing construction activities at Crib
Point and following completion of construction activities at Crib
Point. Any damage deemed to have resulted from the Project will
must be rectified by the proponent.
Construction
HH3
Landscape and visual
EES evaluation objective: To minimise potential adverse social,
economic, amenity and land use effects at local and regional
scales.
MMEPR-LV02*
Landscape screening
Where practicable, retain and introduce Vvegetation will be
introduced to screen facilities within the viewshed of roads (such
as The Esplanade) and where possible residences, if reasonably
requested by affected landholders and with any necessary approvals
granted.
Design, construction and operation
A risk assessment was not undertaken as part of this impact
assessment
Dale Stohr
Comment from Document 487:
Landscape screening
Vegetation will be retained as much as possible and introduced
to screen facilities within the viewshed of Woolleys Beach, Crib
Point Foreshore Reserve, roads (such as The Esplanade) and where
possible residences, if reasonably requested by affected
landholders and with any necessary approvals granted.
Amended in response to evidence of Mr Burge.
Dale Stohr proposed change not accepted.
EPRMM-LV03*
Materials and finishes
Selection of materials and finishes will which appropriately
respond to the environment and be are complementary to the
setting.
Design and Operation
A risk assessment was not undertaken as part of this impact
assessment
MMEPR-LV04*
Preventative maintenance
Maintain Eexterior materials and finishes will be maintained to
prevent aesthetic deterioration according to a schedule for
cleaning, painting and general maintenance to prevent aesthetic
deterioration.
Operation
A risk assessment was not undertaken as part of this impact
assessment
MMEPR-LV05*
Reflective surfaces
Minimise Rreflective surfaces on infrastructure will be
minimised to reduce reflection of artificial light where
practicable.
Design and Operation
A risk assessment was not undertaken as part of this impact
assessment
EPR-LV05A
Design the land-based components of the Gas Import Jetty Works
to comply with Australian Standard AS 4282:2019 Control of the
Obtrusive Effects of Outdoor Lighting.
Dale Stohr
Comment from Document 487:
Reflective surfaces
The land-based components of the Gas Import Jetty Works must be
designed to minimise artificial light spill and must comply with
Australian Standard AS 4282:2019 Control of the Obtrusive Effects
of Outdoor Lighting.
Changes reflect evidence of Mr Cook (see Document 298).
Dale Stohr proposed change not accepted.
MMEPR-LV06*
Vegetation outside construction footprint
Replace any If there is any loss of trees and or shrubs lost,
due to construction outside the approved construction footprint,
this will be replaced with appropriately selected small trees or
large shrubs, in consultation with the affected landholder
Construction and Operation
A risk assessment was not undertaken as part of this impact
assessment
Dale Stohr
Comment from Document 487:
Vegetation outside construction footprint
If there is any loss of trees and shrubs, due to construction
outside the approved construction footprint, this will be replaced
with appropriately selected small trees or large shrubs, in
consultation with Mornington Peninsula Shire, the City of Casey,
Cardinia Shire and the affected landholder.
Dale Stohr proposed change not accepted, noted more relevant to
Pipeline Works.
Noise and vibration
EES evaluation objective: To minimise potential adverse social,
economic, amenity and land use effects at local and regional
scales
EPR-NV01A
Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan
Prepare a Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan
(CNVMP) in consultation with the EPA, Papproved by the responsible
authority, prior to the commencement of construction, a
Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan must be prepared
in consultation with the EPA.
The CNVMP must be informed by modelling and monitoring
undertaken by a suitably qualified noise and vibration consultant
prior to the construction activities occurring.
The CNVMP must be consistent with and give effect to EPR-NV01 –
EPR-NV09 and must include:
· The identification and assessment of noise and vibration
sensitive receptors, including habitat for listed threatened fauna,
likely to be impacted by the Crib Point Jetty Works;
· Details of construction activities and an indicative schedule
for construction works, including the identification of key noise
and/or vibration generating construction activities that have the
potential to generate airborne noise and/or surface vibration
impacts on surrounding sensitive receivers;
· Construction noise and vibration targets as specified in
EPR-NV01 – EPR-NV09;
· Prescribe how predictive modelling, active monitoring, and
compliance reporting will be undertaken and should specifically
address how it informs the out of hours works permit process and
will inform scheduling of works in general.
· Measures to ensure that construction noise and vibration will
must be minimised and managed in accordance with the methods
specified in EPR-NV01 – EPR-NV09;
· The specification of any unavoidable works to be undertaken in
respect of the Crib Point Jetty Works; and
· Measures to ensure effective monitoring of noise associated
with construction with consideration to the construction noise and
vibration targets.
· Noise and vibration monitoring commitments and response
protocols for managing complaints and exceedances above nominated
noise criteria
· Details of communication processes to be adopted in accordance
with EPR SO01 relating to noise and vibration management actions
and complaints.
EPA
Proposed amendment in Document 500, shown in green below.
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
Proposed amendment in Document 492 in response to Document
419:
Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan
Prior to the commencement of construction, a Construction Noise
and Vibration Management Plan (CNVMP) must be prepared in
consultation with the EPA and approved by the relevant responsible
authority.
The CNVMP must be informed by modelling and monitoring
undertaken by a suitably qualified noise and vibration consultant
prior to the construction activities occurring.
The CNVMP must be consistent with and give effect to EPR-NV01 –
EPR-NV09 and must include:
· The identification and assessment of noise and vibration
sensitive receptors, including habitat for listed threatened fauna,
likely to be impacted by the Crib Point Jetty Works;
· Details of construction activities and an indicative schedule
for construction works, including the identification of key noise
and/or vibration generating construction activities that have the
potential to generate airborne noise and/or surface vibration
impacts on surrounding sensitive receivers;
· Construction noise and vibration targets as specified in
EPR-NV01 – EPRNV09;
· Prescribe how predictive modelling, active monitoring, and
compliance reporting will be undertaken and should specifically
address how it informs the out of hours works permit process and
will inform scheduling of works in general.
· Measures to ensure that construction noise and vibration will
be minimised and managed in accordance with the methodology
outlined in NSW CNVG ands specified in EPR-NV01 – EPRNV09;
· The specification of any unavoidable works to be undertaken in
respect of the Crib Point Jetty Works; and
· Noise and vibration monitoring commitments and response
protocols for managing complaints and exceedances above nominated
noise criteria remedial action.
· Details of communication processes to be adopted in accordance
with EPR SO01 relating to noise and vibration management actions
and complaints.
Dale Stohr
Comment from Document 487:
Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan
· The identification and assessment of noise and vibration
sensitive receptors, including local residential houses and habitat
for listed threatened fauna, likely to be impacted by the Crib
Point Jetty Works;
· Measures to ensure that construction noise and vibration will
be minimised to EPA Victoria guidelines and recommendations and
managed in accordance with the methods specified in EPR-NV01 –
EPR-NV09;
Changes as documented in Document 345.
Accepted changes proposed by MPSC in Document 492 and EPA in
Document 500.
Dale Stohr proposed changes not accepted.
MMEPR-NV01*
Managing noise and vibration from construction activities
Manage Cconstruction noise and vibration will be managed with
referencein accordance with to Section 2 (Construction and
Demolition Site Noise) of EPA Publication 1254 Noise Control
Guidelines and Section 5 (Noise and vibration) of EPA Publication
480 Environmental Guidelines for Major Construction Sites.
Management measures should be consistent with those outlined in
Appendix B and C of the NSW Construction Noise and Vibration
Guidelines (NSW CNVG). This includes the development of a plan to
manage noise and vibration during construction in consultation with
the EPA.
This plan will include the following
The following general good practice measures must be implemented
during construction of the Crib Point Jetty Works:
· using the lowest-noise work practices and equipment that meet
the requirements of the job
· locating site buildings, access roads and positioning plant
such that the minimum disturbance occurs to the locality
· installing broadband reversing alarms on construction vehicles
and machinery in preference to ‘beeper’ reversing alarms - the site
willmust also be planned to minimise the need for reversing of
vehicles
· turning off plant and vehicles when not being used
· taking care not to drop spoil and construction materials that
cause peak noise events
· limiting works to the arrival of staff on site and toolbox
meetings between 6am and 7am. The use of loud equipment, generation
of unnecessary noise and the movement of vehicles on the
construction footprint will must be minimised where possible
· undertaking all reasonable and feasible mitigation actions to
minimise the impact on sensitive receptor locationscomply the
construction noise criteria derived using the method described in
MM-NV02. Measures may include (but are not limited to) to following
onsite mitigation measures:
Where the construction noise levels are predicted or measured to
be exceeded at sensitive receptor locations, all reasonable and
feasible mitigation measures will be implemented to minimise the
impact on the receptors, including the following onsite mitigation
measures where required:
· scheduling noisier works during less sensitive hours
· adopting engineering noise controls at the source (e.g.
silencer, mufflers, enclosures) by all practical means using
current technology; – assumed reduction of 10 dB to 15 dB
· selection of quieter equipment; – assumed reduction of up to 5
dB
· installation of onsite barriers such as hoardings or temporary
screens to provide a noise barrier between any particularly noisy
construction works and the residences; and - assumed reduction of 5
dB to 10 dB
· implementation of respite periods by restricting the hours
that the very noisy activities can occur.
Construction
B2, NV1, NV2, NV3, NV4, NV5, NV6, NV7
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
Proposed amendment in Document 492 in response to Document 419,
shown in red:
Managing noise and vibration from construction activities
Construction noise and vibration will be managed in accordance
with to Section 2 (Construction and Demolition Site Noise) of EPA
Publication 1254 Noise Control Guidelines and Section 5 (Noise and
vibration) of EPA Publication 480 Environmental Guidelines for
Major Construction Sites. Management measures should be consistent
with those outlined in NSW Construction Noise and Vibration
Guidelines (NSW CNVG).
The following general good practice measures must be implemented
during construction of the Crib Point Jetty Works:
· using the lowest-noise work practices and equipment that meet
the requirements of the job
· locating site buildings, access roads and positioning plant
such that the minimum disturbance occurs to the locality
· installing broadband reversing alarms on construction vehicles
and machinery in preference to ‘beeper’ reversing alarms - the site
will also be planned to minimise the need for reversing of
vehicles
· turning off plant and vehicles when not being used
· taking care not to drop spoil and construction materials that
cause peak noise events
· limiting works to the arrival of staff on site and toolbox
meetings between 6am and 7am. The use of loud equipment, generation
of unnecessary noise and the movement of vehicles on the
construction footprint will be minimised where possible
· undertaking all reasonable and feasible mitigation actions to
comply the construction noise criteria derived using the method
described in MM-NV02.
Where the construction noise levels criteria are predicted or
measured to be exceeded at sensitive receptor locations, noise
management measures detailed in the CNVMP and consistent with the
requirements of NSW CNVG shall be implemented prior to works
occurring. aAll reasonable and feasible mitigation measures will be
implemented to minimise the impact on the receptors, including the
following onsite mitigation measures where required:
adopting engineering noise controls at the source (e.g.
silencer, mufflers, enclosures) by all practical means using
current technology – assumed reduction of 10 dB to 15 dB
selection of quieter equipment – assumed reduction of up to 5
dB
installation of onsite barriers such as hoardings or temporary
screens to provide a noise barrier between any particularly noisy
construction works and the residences - assumed reduction of 5 dB
to 10 dB
respite periods by restricting the hours that the very noisy
activities can occur.
EPA
Proposed amendment in Document 500, shown in green:
Managing noise and vibration from construction activities
…
The following general good practice measures must be implemented
during construction of the Crib Point Jetty Works:
…
undertaking all reasonable and feasible mitigation actions to
minimise the impact on sensitive receptor locations. comply the
construction noise criteria derived using the method described in
MM-NV02. Measures may include (but are not limited to) the
following onsite mitigation measures:
· scheduling noisier works during less sensitive hours
· adopting engineering noise controls at the source (e.g.
silencer, mufflers, enclosures) by all practical means using
current technology – assumed reduction of 10 dB to 15 dB
· selection of quieter equipment – assumed reduction of up to 5
dB
· installation of onsite barriers such as hoardings or temporary
screens to provide a noise barrier between any particularly noisy
construction works and the residences - assumed reduction of 5 dB
to 10 dB
· respite periods by restricting the hours that the very noisy
activities can occur.
EPA
Comment from Document 500:
On 27 November 2020, EPA issued EPA Publication 1834 “Civil
construction, building and demolition guide”, which replaces
the Environmental guidelines for major construction sites
(publication 480, February 1996)/Noise control guidelines (Section
2) (publication 1254, October 2008).
Dale Stohr
Comment from Document 487 insert additional dotpoint at end of
EPR:
· Implementation of any other noise reduction measures to
minimise noise and vibration impacts on receptors, Woolleys Beach
and nearby residential houses.
Changes as documented in Document 345.
Accepted changes proposed by EPA in Document 438. Partially
accepted changes proposed by MPSC in Document 492.
Changes proposed by Dale Stohr not accepted.
MMEPR-NV02*
Construction noise criteria
Implement Oadditional onsite noise mitigation measures will be
implemented if construction noise is predicted to or does exceed
the following construction noise criteria.
Additional noise mitigation measures may include but are not
limited to respite periods or rescheduling of noise works (in
particular works generating noise that is tonal, impulsive or
intermittent or low frequency noise) or offsite noise management
measures (refer EPR-NV04).
Establish background noise levels having regard to the time at
which the construction works will take place.
Appoint Aan independent and qualified Project representative
will be appointed to review and approve unavoidable night work (10
pm to 7 am) applications. Affected residents must be notified at
least 24 hours before the out of hours work commences. Works
notification for unavoidable night works will include details of
the specified tasks that cannot be done during normal working
hours.
Target area
Time of day
Construction noise criteria [LAeq(15-min) dB] AND MANAGEMENT
MEASURE
EPA normal working hours
Residential
Mon-Fri: 7am - 6pm
Sat: 7am - 1pm
7565
Educational institutions
60
Parks and recreational areas
65
Community and commercial buildings
70
Outside of EPA normal working hours
Residential - Evening and weekend
Mon-Fri: 6pm - 10pm
Sat: 1pm - 10pm
Sun/Public Holiday: 7am - 10pm
Noise level at any residential premises not to exceed
background
(LA90, dB) noise by:
· 10 dBA or more for up to 18 months after project
commencement
Works notification Individual briefings Specific notification
Respite offer
Residential – Night
Mon-Sun: 10pm - 7am
Noise inaudible within a habitable room of any residential
premises except for unavoidable night works or night period
low-noise or managed-impact works approved by an independent and
qualified Project representative.
Noise level at any residential premises not to exceed background
(LA90, dB) noise by 0 dB.
Residential – Unavoidable night works
Mon-Sun: 10pm - 7am
Application of all feasible and reasonable work
practices to minimise noise and its impacts reduce unacceptable
levels of noise
Works notification Individual briefings Specific notification
Respite offer when external construction noise level: LAeq(15min)
> LA90, night + 5 dB
Additional noise mitigation measures measures) when external
noise construction noise level: will be predicted above 50 dBA on
any night or measured above 50 dBA for two or more nights.
Additional noise mitigation measures may include but not limited
to respite periods or rescheduling of noisy works (in particular
works generating noise that is tonal, impulsive or intermittent or
low frequency noise) or offsite noise mitigation measures, such as
Targeted engagement with impacted landholders to discuss individual
mitigation options. Residents with special requirements will be
consulted with on a case by case basis.
Construction
NV1, NV2, NV3, NV4, NV5
EPA
Proposed amendment in Document 500, shown in green:
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
Proposed amendment in Document 419, shown in red:
Construction noise criteria
Onsite Additional nNoise mitigation measures will be implemented
if construction noise is predicted to or does exceed the following
construction noise criteria.
Additional noise mitigation measures may include but are not
limited to respite periods or rescheduling of noise works (in
particular works generating noise that is tonal, impulsive or
intermittent or low frequency noise) or offsite noise management
measures (refer EPR-NV04).
Background noise levels will be established having regard to
representing the time at which the construction works will take
place.
An independent environmental auditor and qualified Project
representative will be appointed to review and approve unavoidable
night work (10 pm to 7 am) applications.
Affected residents must be notified at least 24 hours before the
out of hours work commences. Works notification for unavoidable
night works will include details of the specified tasks that cannot
be done during normal working hours.
Target area
Time of day
Construction noise criteria [LAeq(15-min) dB] AND MANAGEMENT
MEASURE
EPA normal working hours
Residential
Mon-Fri: 7am - 6pm
Sat: 7am - 1pm
7565
Educational institutions
60
Parks and recreational areas
65
Community and commercial buildings
70
Outside of EPA normal working hours
Residential - Evening and weekend
Mon-Fri: 6pm - 10pm
Sat: 1pm - 10pm
Sun/Public Holiday: 7am - 10pm
Noise level at any residential premises not to exceed
background
(LA90, dB) noise by:
· 10 dBA or more for up to 18 months after project
commencement
Works notification Individual briefings Specific notification
Respite offer
Residential – Night
Mon-Sun: 10pm - 7am
Noise inaudible within a habitable room of any residential
premises except for unavoidable night works or night period
low-noise or managed-impact works approved by an independent
environmental auditor.
Noise level at any residential premises not to exceed background
(LA90, dB) noise by 0 dB.
Residential – Unavoidable night works
Mon-Sun: 10pm - 7am
[MPSC]
Noise inaudible within a habitable room of any residential
premises
Noise level at any residential premises not to exceed background
(LA90, dB) noise by 0 dB.
Application of all feasible and reasonable work
practices to reduce unacceptable levels of noise.
[EPA]
Application of all feasible and reasonable work practices to
reduce unacceptable levels of noise minimise noise and its
impacts.
Works notification Individual briefings Specific notification
Respite offer when external construction noise level: LAeq(15min)
> LA90, night + 5 dB
Additional noise mitigation measures measures) when external
noise construction noise level: will be predicted above 50 dBA on
any night or measured above 50 dBA for two or more nights.
Additional noise mitigation measures may include but not limited
to respite periods or rescheduling of noisy works (in particular
works generating noise that is tonal, impulsive or intermittent or
low frequency noise) or offsite noise mitigation measures, such as
Targeted engagement with impacted landholders to discuss individual
mitigation options. Residents with special requirements will be
consulted with on a case by case basis.
Changes to give effect to evidence of Mr Marks in response to
questions from the EPA.
Changes proposed by EPA in Document 500 generally accepted.
Changes proposed by MPSC in Document 492 not accepted.
MMEPR-NV03*
Vibration safe working distances
Implement Aadditional management measures will be required where
occupancies, structures and assets are within the safe working
distances derived using the values in the following standards:
· British Standard BS 6472-1:2008 Guide to evaluation of human
exposure to vibration in buildings. Vibration sources other than
blasting – Table 1 Vibration dose value ranges which might result
in various probabilities of adverse comment within residential
buildings
· German Standard DIN4150-3:2016-12: Table 1 – Guideline values
for vibration velocity for evaluating the effects of short-term
vibration on structures
· German Standard DIN4150-3:2016-12: Table 3 – Guideline values
for vibration velocity for evaluating the effects of short-term
vibration on buried pipework
· An asset owner’s utility standards.
Construction
NV6, NV7
MMEPR-NV04*
Offsite noise management measures
Offsite management measures will be considered where measured or
predicted construction noise exceeds noise management levels for an
extended period of time.
Levels in the following table are not noise limits but
represents an action to minimise the noise impact at the receptor
after all reasonable and feasible measures have been implemented to
manage construction noise impacts onsite.
Time Periiod
Noise management levels LAeq (15 min)
Management measures
EPA normal working hours
Mon-Fri: 7am - 6pm
Sat: 7am - 1pm
External noise construction level:
LAeq(15min)>75dBA
Works notification
EPA evening/weekend hours and public holidays
Mon-Fri: 6pm - 10pm
Sat: 1pm - 10pm
Sun/PH: 7am-10pm
External construction noise level: LAeq(15min) > LA90,
Evening + 10 dB
Works notification Individual briefings Specific notification
Respite offer
EPA night hours
Mon-Sun: 10pm-7am
External construction noise level: LAeq(15min) > LA90, night
+ 5 dB
Works notification Individual briefings Specific notification
Respite offer
EPA unavailable works at night
Mon-Sun: 10pm-7am
External noise construction noise level: LAeq(15min) > 55 dB
Noise will be predicted or measured above 55 dBA for two or more
nights to justify the application of management measures.
Residents with special requirements will be consulted with on a
case by case basis.
Construction
NV2, NV3, NV4
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
Proposed deletion of this EPR in Document 492 in response to
Document 419.
EPA
EPA proposes deletion of EPR NV04 in Document 500.
Deletion proposed by MPSC and EPA accepted.
MMEPR-NV06*
Noise and vibration monitoring
Undertake Nnoise and vibration monitoring will be undertaken
during construction at:
· the nearest noise sensitive residential property or properties
impacted by out-of-hours works to confirm compliance with the
construction noise criteria and to confirm modelling outputs
· the nearest building or assets that are within derived set
back distances for structural damage
· where an asset owner’s utility standards are at risk of being
exceeded.
Develop Aa response plan will be developed to manage potential
impacts if nominated criteria are exceeded, including:
· actions taken to rectify the exceedance
· actions to minimise risk of reoccurrence
· name of person(s) responsible for undertaking the required
actions.
The noise monitoring results and the response plan must be
available on a clearly identifiable Project website.
The duration of the monitoring will must be determined by a
suitably qualified acoustic consultant.
Construction
NV4, NV7
Dale Stohr
Comment from Document 487:
Noise and vibration monitoring
The duration of the monitoring will be determined by a suitably
qualified acoustic consultant in consultation with EPA Victoria
The noise impacts of the moving water component of the heat
exchanger has not been even estimated. SK
Amended to give effect to recommendation in evidence of Mr
Boushel.
Change proposed by Dale Stohr not accepted.
MMEPR-NV07
Managing cumulative noise impacts
Consult Tthe EPA and the relevant stakeholders listed below will
be consulted during detailed design and the construction planning
phase for the purpose of managing cumulative noise impacts
associated with the following projects:
· Pakenham East rail depot construction and operation
(Department of Transport)
· Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road upgrade construction (Major Road
Projects Victoria and the principal contractor)
· Crib Point Jetty upgrade construction works (Port of Hastings
Development Authority)
· Crib Point Jetty operation (United Petroleum).
The Project will must (construction only):
· avoid overlap of sensitive works at night and other periods
where excessive noise and vibration is likely
· incorporate a requirement within the Stakeholder Engagement
Management Strategy to notify residents of any unavoidable project
overlaps and the potential impact to the community.
Design, Construction and Operation
NV5, NV10, NV12
Dale Stohr
Comment from Document 487:
Managing cumulative noise impacts
The Project will (construction only):
· avoid overlap of sensitive works at night and other periods
where excessive noise and vibration is likely
· incorporate a requirement within the Stakeholder Engagement
Management Strategy to notify residents of any unavoidable project
overlaps and the potential impact to the community.
· monitor and record cumulative noise impacts and report
excessive noise levels to EPA Victoria
Revised to remove Pipeline Works content, and to respond to EPA
Submission regarding consultation with relevant stakeholders.
Dale Stohr proposed change not accepted.
MMEPR-NV08*
Managing impacts from ground vibration
Apply Tthe following management measures will be applied when
the setback distances derived using MMEPR-NV03 are encroached:
· substitution of high vibration producing rock breakers,
rollers or compactors for models that produce lower levels of
vibration (applicable between Reid Parade and Graydens Road
Hastings)
· consultation with above and below ground utility asset owners
to establish construction vibration limits to maintain asset
integrity
· monitor vibration monitoring of sensitive buildings /
structures inside safe working distances
· undertake condition survey of properties within safe working
distances.
Construction
NV6, NV7,
Revised to remove Pipeline Works content
MMEPR-NV09*
Condition surveys
Undertake Ccondition surveys will be undertaken for sensitive
buildings and assets that are within the derived set back distances
for structural damage.
Construction
NV7
EPR-NV10A*
Operations Noise Management Plan
Prior to the commencement of operation, prepare an Operations
Noise Management Plan must be prepared in consultation with the EPA
and be consistent with the requirements of any Works Approval. The
Operations Noise Management Plan must be consistent with and give
effect to EPR-NV10 – EPR-NV13 and must include:
· The identification and assessment of noise sensitive
receptors, including habitat for listed threatened fauna, likely to
be impacted by the project;
· A noise monitoring program to be implemented prior to the
commencement of operations, to establish existing ambient
conditions at identified sensitive receptors, including during
operation of the United Petroleum facilities;
· the Recommended Maximum Noise Levels (RMNLs) determined in
accordance with EPR-NV10 that apply to nearby noise sensitive
receptors, including but not limited to:
· 103 The Esplanade;
· 132 The Esplanade; and
· 43 Disney Street;
· An explanation as to how the selected noise sensitive
receptors can be used to assess noise against the Recommended
Maximum Noise Levels for all noise sensitive areas;
· Any mitigation or operational limitations necessary to achieve
compliance with the Recommended Maximum Noise Levels determined in
accordance with EPR-NV10;
· Any cumulative impact management strategy developed in
accordance with EPR-NV11;
· A post commissioning noise monitoring program in accordance
with EPR-NV13.
EPA
Proposed amendment in Document 500, shown in green:
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
Proposed amendment in Document 492, shown in red:
Operations Noise Management Plan
Prior to the commencement of operation, an Operations Noise
Management Plan must be prepared in consultation with and approved
by the EPA and be consistent with the requirements of any Works
Approval. The Operations Noise Management Plan must be consistent
with and give effect to EPR-NV10 – EPR-NV13 and must include:
· The identification and assessment of noise sensitive
receptors, including habitat for listed threatened fauna, likely to
be impacted by the project;
· A noise monitoring program to be implemented prior to the
commencement of operations, to establish existing ambient
conditions at identified sensitive receptors, including during
operation of the United Petroleum facilities;
· the Recommended Maximum Noise Levels (RMNLs) determined in
accordance with EPR-NV10 that apply to nearby noise sensitive
receptors, including but not limited to:
· 103 The Esplanade;
· 132 The Esplanade; and
· 43 Disney Street;
· An explanation as to how the selected noise sensitive
receptors can be used to assess noise against the Recommended
Maximum Noise Levels for all noise sensitive areas.
· Any mitigation or operational limitations necessary to achieve
compliance with the Recommended Maximum Noise Levels determined in
accordance with EPR-NV10;
Any cumulative impact management strategy developed in
accordance with EPR-NV11;A post commissioning noise monitoring
program in accordance with EPR-NV13.
Dale Stohr
Comment from Document 487:
Operations Noise Management Plan
Prior to the commencement of operation, an Operations Noise
Management Plan must be prepared in consultation with the EPA. The
Operations Noise Management Plan must be consistent with and give
effect to EPR-NV10 – EPR-NV13 and must include:
· The identification and assessment of noise sensitive
receptors, including Woolleys Beach, nearby residential houses and
habitat for listed threatened fauna, likely to be impacted by the
project;
· A noise monitoring program to be implemented prior to the
commencement of operations, to establish existing ambient
conditions at identified sensitive receptors, including Woolleys
Beach, nearby residential houses and:
Changes as documented in Document 345.
Accepted changes proposed by EPA in Document 500 and changes
proposed by MPSC in Document 492.
Dale Stohr proposed changes not accepted.
MMEPR-NV10*
Operational noise controls
The Gas Import Jetty Works and Pakenham Delivery Facility will
must identify and specify practical measures for minimising noise
to achieve the intent ofin accordance with EPA Publication 1411 -
Noise from Industry in Regional Victoria in consultation with
EPA.
Specify recommended Maximum Noise Levels determined in
accordance with Part 3 of EPA Publication 1411 in respect of nearby
noise sensitive receptors, including but not limited to:
· 103 The Esplanade;
· 132 The Esplanade; and
· 43 Disney Street.
(Specified Noise Sensitive Receptors)
The specified noise sensitive receptors must be suitable for
assessing compliance to the Recommended Maximum Noise Levels for
all sensitive areas. This may involve considering the specified
noise sensitive receptors as derived points and assessing effective
noise levels against the relevant derived noise limits (as defined
in SEPP N-1).
Operation
NV8, NV11
EPA
Proposed amendment in Document 500, shown in green:
Recommended Maximum Noise Levels determined in accordance with
Part 3 of EPA Publication 1411 must be specified in respect of
nearby noise sensitive receptors, including but not limited to:
· 103 The Esplanade;
· 132 The Esplanade; and
· 43 Disney Street.
(Specified Noise Sensitive Receptors)
The specified noise sensitive receptors must be suitable for
assessing compliance to the Recommended Maximum Noise Levels for
all sensitive areas. This may involve considering the specified
noise sensitive receptors as derived points and assessing effective
noise levels against the relevant derived noise limits (as defined
in SEPP N-1).
Mornington Peninsula Shite Council
Proposed amendment in Document 492, shown in red.
MPSC's reason for amendment:
In recognition of the fact that these places are noise sensitive
receptors where sounds from the natural environment are the most
prominent sounds and having regard to the expectations of users of
these areas who value this existing amenity. See EPA Publication
1411 - Noise from Industry in Regional Victoria in consultation
with EPA (pg 5).
Operational Noise Controls
The Gas Import Jetty Works will identify and specify practical
measures for minimising noise in accordance with EPA Publication
1411 - Noise from Industry in Regional Victoria in consultation
with EPA.
Recommended Maximum Noise Levels determined in accordance with
Part 3 of EPA Publication 1411 must be specified in respect of
nearby noise sensitive receptors, including but not limited to:
· 103 The Esplanade;
· 132 The Esplanade; and
· 43 Disney Street.
A recommended maximum noise level must be specified for Woolleys
Beach and HMAS Otama Lookout Beach which aims to retain the
existing amenity in these locations where sounds from the natural
environment are the most prominent during the day and to meet the
linear ‘octave-band’ levels of the background level plus 5 to 10
decibels in accordance with EPA Publication 1411 - Noise from
Industry in Regional Victoria in consultation with EPA (pg 5).
Changes as documented in Document 345.
Accepted changes proposed by EPA in Document 500 and changes
proposed by MPSC in Document 492.
MMEPR-NV11*
Operational noise cumulative controls
Manage Nnoise from the Project when operating near existing
industry will be managed in accordance with Section 5 - Managing
Noise from Multiple Premises within the EPA Publication 1413 -
Applying NIRV to Proposed and Existing Industry where relevant.
Where required, other infrastructure operators on the jetty and
Project surrounds will be engaged to offset noise sources
contributing to potential cumulative impacts.
Additional cumulative impact management strategies will be
developed in consultation with EPA, if required
Establish a working group including the Port of Hastings
Development Authority and commercial operators at the Crib Point
Jetty to develop a cumulative noise impact strategy in consultation
with EPA, including:
· Implementation of appropriate noise amelioration measures if
required, including specification of the party responsible for
implementing those measures; and
· Coordinating operations at the jetty.
Operation
NV10, NV12
Dale Stohr
Comment from Document 487:
Operational noise cumulative controls
Noise from the Project when operating near existing industry
will be managed in accordance with Section 5 - Managing Noise from
Multiple Premises within the EPA Publication 1413 - Applying NIRV
to Proposed and Existing Industry where relevant. Port users and
infrastructure operators on the jetty and Project surrounds will be
engaged to minimise noise contributing to potential cumulative
impacts.
Establish a working group including the Port of Hastings
Development Authority and commercial operators at the Crib Point
Jetty to develop a cumulative noise impact strategy in consultation
with EPA, including:
· Identification and monitoring of current noise levels around
Crib Point Jetty, including Woolleys Beach, with reporting of noise
levels to EPA Victoria for the life of the Project;
· Implementation of appropriate noise amelioration measures if
required, including specification of the party responsible for
implementing those measures; and
•Coordinating operations at the jetty
Changes as documented in Document 345.
Dale Stohr change not accepted, duplicates requirements in the
EPR.
MMEPR-NV12
Notification for mooring LNG carriers
If the verification noise monitoring demonstrates that the night
time Recommended Maximum Levels have not yet been met, residents
within 1.5 kilometres of the FSRU will must be notified at least 24
hours before the planned arrival of an LNG carrier between 10 pm
and 7 am.
Project communications resources such as the Project website
will must include a link to the Port of Hastings Development
Authority Weekly Shipping List. This list provides a forecast for
the ships that are expected to be in Port each week.
Operation
NV9
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
Proposed amendment in Document 492:
Notification for mooring LNG carriers
If the verification noise monitoring demonstrates that the night
time Recommended Maximum Levels have not yet been met, residents
within 1.5 kilometres of the FSRU will be notified at least 24
hours before the planned arrival of an LNG carrier between 10 pm
and 7 am.
Project communications resources such as the Project website
will include a link to the Port of Hastings Development Authority
Weekly Shipping List. This list provides a forecast for the ships
that are expected to be in Port each week.
Dale Stohr
Comment from Document 487:
If the verification noise monitoring demonstrates that the night
time Recommended Maximum Levels have not yet been met, residents
within 2.5 kilometres of the FSRU will be notified at least 24
hours before the planned arrival of an LNG carrier between 10 pm
and 7 am.
MPSC changes not accepted.
MMEPR-NV13
Post-commissioning measurements
Measure Nnoise produced by the Gas Import Facility and other
commercial operations at Crib Point will be measured within six
months of the beginning of commercial operation to confirm
compliance with the Recommended Maximum Levels. Undertake Nnoise
measurements will be undertaken in accordance with current
Victorian EPA requirements to verify compliance with the
Recommended Maximum Levels applied at 132 The Esplanade Crib Point,
43 Disney Street Crib Point and 103 The Esplanade Crib Point and
any other Specified Noise Sensitive Receptor in the Operations
Noise Management Plan.
If the measured noise levels demonstrate that the Recommended
Maximum Levels are exceeded, then Oonsite noise mitigation
(administrative, operating or engineering controls) will must be
taken as soon as practicable. if the measured noise levels
demonstrate that the Recommended Maximum Levels are exceeded.
If onsite noise mitigation cannot be feasibly implemented to
reduce external noise to below the Recommended Maximum Levels,
Ooffsite noise mitigation (noise screening, offers of respite
during noisy periods of work or architectural acoustic treatment to
the exterior of rooms used for sleeping) will must be offered to
affected landownersconsidered. where onsite noise mitigation cannot
be feasibly constructed to reduce external noise to below the
Recommended Maximum Levels.
Operation
NV9
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
Proposed amendment in Document 492:
Post-commissioning measurements
Noise produced by the Gas Import Facility and other commercial
operations at Crib Point will be measured within six months of the
beginning of commercial operation and during ongoing operations
(program to be developed in consultation with EPA as per NV10A) to
confirm ongoing compliance with the Recommended Maximum Levels.
Noise measurements will be undertaken in accordance with current
Victorian EPA requirements to verify compliance with the
Recommended Maximum Levels applied at 132 The Esplanade Crib Point,
43 Disney Street Crib Point and 103 The Esplanade Crib Point.
Onsite noise mitigation (administrative, operating or
engineering controls) will be taken as soon as practicable if the
measured noise levels demonstrate that the Recommended Maximum
Levels are exceeded.
If the measured noise levels demonstrate that the Recommended
Maximum Levels are exceeded, the EPA will be notified and onsite
noise mitigation undertaken within a timeframe required by the
EPA.
Offsite noise mitigation (noise screening or architectural
acoustic treatment to the exterior of rooms used for sleeping) will
be considered where onsite noise mitigation cannot be feasibly
constructed to reduce external noise to below the Recommended
Maximum Levels. This option would only be viable with the express
consent of a resident and approval from EPA.
EPA
Proposed amendment in Document 500, shown in green:
Post-commissioning measurements
…
Noise measurements will be undertaken in accordance with current
Victorian EPA requirements to verify compliance with the
Recommended Maximum Levels applied at 132 The Esplanade Crib Point,
43 Disney Street Crib Point and 103 The Esplanade Crib Point and
any other Specified Noise Sensitive Receptor in the Operations
Noise Management Plan.
Onsite noise mitigation (administrative, operating or
engineering controls) will be taken as soon as practicable if the
measured noise levels demonstrate that the Recommended Maximum
Levels are exceeded.
…Sue King
This should wait until July 2021 as legislation was delayed by
the Omnibus Act that relates direcetly to this proposal. The
Wildlife Act is also being reviewed. The Environment Effects Act of
1978 was weakened in the last revision and the results of the
enquiry not adopted
Dale Stohr
Comment from Document 487:
Post-commissioning measurements
Noise produced by the Gas Import Facility and other commercial
operations around Crib Point will be measured for the life of the
Project from the beginning of commercial operation to confirm
compliance with the Recommended Maximum Levels.
Changes as documented in Document 345.
EPA changes accepted by AGL.
MPSC changes not accepted by AGL
Dale Stohr changes not accepted.
EPR- NV13A
Underwater Noise: Detailed Design
Consider measures to reduce underwater noise associated with the
operation of the FSRU in the detailed design of the discharge
ports.
Dale Stohr
Comment from Document 487:
Underwater Noise: Detailed Design
Measures to reduce underwater noise and vibration associated
with the operation of the FSRU should be considered in the detailed
design of the discharge ports.
Measures to reduce underwater noise and vibration associated
with the operations of visiting LNG carriers in Western Port Bay
should be considered in the detailed design of the Projec
Sue King
Underwater noise has not been modelled and must be before
starting anything. This EEES has too many information gaps
Amendments to give effect to evidence of Mr McPherson.
Dale Stohr changes not accepted.
EPR-NV14
Underwater Noise: Ambient Noise Study
Conduct an ambient noise study in consultation with the EPA. The
studymust:
· be conducted for a period of 1 month and should use a moored
autonomous recorder at a fixed location;
· determine the Power Spectral Density (PSD) percentiles for the
acoustic environment for the monitoring period;
· include the arrival, and departure of a petroleum tanker,
representing current port operations.
Dale Stohr
Comment from Document 487:
Underwater Noise: Ambient Noise Study
An ambient noise study should be conducted in consultation with
EPA Victoria. The study should:
· be conducted for a period of 24 months and should use a moored
autonomous recorder at fixed locations around Western Port Bay.
Sue King
This should be done at another site internationally and not left
up to guess work.
Changes as documented in Document 345.
Dale Stohr changes not accepted.
EPR-NV15
Underwater Noise: Post-Construction Monitoring and
Assessment
Conduct a post-construction monitoring program in consultation
with the EPA. The program must characterise the typical soundscape
of the port, along with a full cycle of operation of the FSRU and
LNG cargo delivery. The monitoring program must be conducted for a
period of 1 month and must use a moored autonomous recorder at a
fixed location.
In the event that the post-construction monitoring program
records higher noise levels than modelled in the Underwater
Acoustic Modelling Report prepared by Jasco Applied Sciences dated
11 June 2020, an updated Underwater Noise Impact Assessment must be
prepared which:
· Has regard to the results of the ambient noise study;
· Assesses the impact of the measured underwater noise from the
operation of the FSRU on marine ecology; and
· Identifies any mitigation or operational measures necessary to
ensure acceptable outcomes.
Dale Stohr
Comment from Document 487:
Underwater Noise and Vibration: Post-Construction Monitoring and
Assessment
A post-construction monitoring program should be conducted in
consultation with the EPA. The program should identify the typical
soundscape of the port, along with a full cycle of operation of the
FSRU and LNG cargo delivery. The monitoring program should be
conducted for a period of 24 months and should use a moored
autonomous recorder at fixed locations around Western Port Bay.
Changes as documented in Document 345.
Changes proposed by Dale Stohr not accepted.
Marine biodiversity
EES evaluation objectives:
· To avoid, minimise or offset potential adverse effects on
native flora and fauna and their habitats, especially listed
threatened migratory species and listed threatened communities.
· To minimise adverse effects on water (including groundwater,
waterway, wetland, estuarine, intertidal and marine) quality and
movement particularly as they might affect the ecological character
of the Western Port Ramsar site.
MMEPR-ME01
Design of intake, velocity and screening grilles
The intake of the FSRU will must be designed in consultation
with the EPA and be consistent with the requirements of any Works
Approval, in the following way:
· The intake will Hhave a screening grille with spaces not
exceeding 100 millimetres by 100 millimetres in the vertical
dimension to prevent larger organisms such as penguins and large
fish from entering the intake and becoming trapped, injured or
killed;.
· Design the intake soEnsure water is taken in horizontally, to.
This allows fish and other free-swimming marine biota to sense the
intake current and swim away from the intake.;
· Limit the intake velocity to 0.15 m/s at peak production and
<0.1 m/s at average production so that fish and other biota can
swim away from the intake without becoming impinged or entrained.;
and
· Be at least 2 metres below the water surface level and at
least 3 metres above the seabed, taking account of tides and
different loading levels of the FSRU.
Operation
ME1 ME2 ME3 ME4 ME5A ME5B ME6NNE ME6NA ME6EPB ME7 ME8 ME9
Environment Protection Authority
Proposed amendments in Document 500 are:
Design of intake, velocity and screening grilles
The intake of the FSRU will be designed, in consultation with
the EPA and be consistent with the requirements of any Works
Approval, in the following way to the satisfaction of the EPA:
Sue King
Measurement of the chlorine needs to be at the intake.
There is no indication that fish will swim away at a lower flow
rate. They are more likely to swim in. For the 40 weeks of the
year, sealife in the FSRU will be killed by the anti-biofoulding
process, this slow non operational rate has not been considered
Changes made in response to Dr Wallis evidence, which respond to
EPA recommendations.
(See evidence statement of Dr Wallis in Document 70 at pp
12-13).
Deleted additional wording in response to evidence of Dr
Wallis.
Changes proposed by the EPA accepted.
EPR-ME01A
Seawater discharge
Option 1 – Varying chlorination rate at point of discharge
Except as approved or required by the EPA, the OEMP must include
requirements that seawater discharges from the FSRU regasification
system must not exceed:
0. have a chlorine residual concentration range of between
0.05mg/L and 0.1mg/L other than at Slack Tide;
0. have a chlorine residual concentration of 0mg/L during Slack
Tide;
0. not exceed a tidally averaged chlorine residual concentration
of 0.0022mg/L beyond a distance of 100 metres from the FSRU;
and
0. not exceed a temperature variation of 7°C from ambient;
0. a chlorine residual concentration of 0.006mg/L beyond a
distance of 40 metres from the FSRU
0. .
Note: The time of Slack Tide is half an hour either side of high
tide or low tide at Crib Point. High tide and low tide at Crib
Point are to be calculated by reference to the BOM Victorian Tide
Tables or other source to the satisfaction of the EPA.
Option 2 – Constant chlorination rate at point of discharge
Except as approved or required by the EPA, the OEMP must include
requirements that seawater discharges from the regasification
system must:
a.have a chlorine residual concentration of 0.02mg/L ;
b.not exceed a tidally averaged chlorine residual concentration
of 0.0022 mg/L beyond a distance of 100 metres from the FSRU;
and
c.not exceed a temperature variation of 7°C from ambient.
Combined Environment Group
Comments from Document 489 based on evidence of Professor Perran
Cook:
Understand it was to be 0.0022 mg/L at 100 m from the
outlet.
Comments from Document 489 based on evidence of Professor Tom
Baldock:
With respect to (a): Specify that these conditions are on the
exit from the vessel for clarity.
With respect to (b): Page 216 of the Marine Biodiversity report
indicates that the discharge is 5°C to 12°C warmer than the ambient
seawater in closed loop mode. This condition is not fully
consistent with that mode.
With respect to (c): A corresponding threshold condition on
temperature could be given
SUE KING
The monitoring of the chlorine in side the chamber and the
damage that it does is not accounted for.
Do we know how species that are trapped will suffer? ,gassing a
human with chlorine in a metal box with spray like showers until
dead has horrified humans for a century. Without knowing how
sea-life suffers This AGL project will fill the lungs of fish
through their gills, eyes and skin until they die.
That we know not how they suffer is no excuse. The toxic
chemicals that their deaths hold will get into the food chain. All
dead sea-life must be kept out of the water and toxicology tests
performed on it.
The blatant disregard for life ought to stop this process.
This EES circumvents emerging laws in JULY2021 that fails to
respond to harm we know occurs. That the law has changed due to
Covid was known at the time of the hearing therefore all 2021 laws
that are known but not yet enacted should apply if the EES was
effectively brought forward avoiding legislative changes
This is a new proposed EPR, derived from Technical Note 015 -
Response to IAC RFI 007 - Section 2.3 Re-gasification when
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) tanker is present: Document 143.
Amended in response to evidence and supplementary report of Dr
Wallis and Dr Chidgey.
Combined Environment Group accepted in part.
MMEPR-ME02
Limit seawater regasification flows between
August September and February
Except as otherwise required by the EPA, and subject to further
marine studies demonstrating acceptable impacts during August to
the satisfaction of the EPA,
To minimise potential entrainment impacts, operate the FSRU will
operate at a 14-day moving average (mean) regasification seawater
flow not exceeding of 312,000 m3 per day between August September
and February (inclusive). The use of a 14-day moving average
reflects the sensitivity of certain marine biota and accounts for
their renewal rate and the flushing rate in North Arm of Western
Port that has been established as part of the marine entrainment
investigations.
Operation
ME5A, ME25, ME35
Environment Protection Authority
Proposed amendments in Document 500 are:
Limit seawater regasification flows between
September August and February
Except as otherwise required by the EPA, Tto minimise potential
entrainment impacts the FSRU will operate at a 14-day moving
average (mean) regasification seawater flow not exceedingof 312,000
m3 per day between AugustSeptember and February (inclusive). The
use of a 14-day moving average reflects the sensitivity of certain
marine biota and accounts for their renewal rate and the flushing
rate in North Arm of Western Port that has been established as part
of the marine entrainment investigations.
SUE KING
Limiting the flow may have a paradoxical effect as the relative
chlorine concentration may be higher in slower flow rates
.
EPA changes accepted, with additional drafting.
MMEPR-ME03
Use 6 port design to increase mixing
The FSRU musthas been designed with a six discharge port
configuration to optimise dilution and minimise thermal
differences. The discharge ports will must be located above the
seawater inlets and will must be spaced at a minimum distance of 10
metres.
Operation
ME10, ME11, ME12, ME13, ME14, ME15, ME16, ME17, ME18, ME19,
ME30, ME31, ME32, ME33, ME34, ME35, ME36, ME37, ME38, ME39,
ME40
Combined Environment Group
Comments from Document 489 based on evidence of Professor Tom
Baldock:
There is currently no EPR associated with specifying use of
discharge ports to the West, to mitigate impacts when the LNG
tanker is berthed.
Combined Environment Group change not accepted.
MMEPR-ME04
High velocity discharge to increase dilution
Discharge Sseawater will be discharged from the FSRU at high
velocity no less than 5 m/s to facilitate mixing and increase
dilution so that seawater can return to ambient conditions.
Construction and Operation
ME20, ME21, ME22, ME23, ME24, ME25, ME26, ME27, ME28, ME29
MMEPR-ME05
Port of Hastings Handbook
Ensure Aall vessels will comply with the Port of Hastings
Development Authority Safety and Environmental Management Plan and
Port Operating Handbook.
Operation
ME41, ME42, ME43, ME44, ME47,
MMEPR-ME06
Compliance with the environment management plan, regulations or
policies
Ensure Tthe operation of the FSRU and LNG carriers proposed to
enter, moor and depart the Port of Hastings will beis consistent
with present and past operations within the port. Operation will
must comply with the same port and state environmental guidelines,
regulations and environmental management plans as other similar
vessels.
Construction and Operation
ME45, ME46, ME49, ME50
MMEPR-ME07
No unauthorised cleaning
Undertake Hhull cleaning and propeller polishing will be
undertaken in accordance with the PoHDA and Harbour Master
requirements.
Operation
ME44
MMEPR-ME08
FSRU mooring and Ooperation within dredged area
Moor and operate Tthe FSRU will be moored and operated within an
area that has been dredged in the past to create and develop the
port.
Operation
ME45, ME46,
Clarification
MMEPR-ME09
Class and IMO standards
Design and construct Tthe FSRU and LNG carriers will be designed
and constructed to be compliant with shipping class and IMO
standards.
Operation
ME47
MMEPR-ME10
FSRU mooring and LNG carriers pilotage
The FSRU will be moored in an area where the seabed has already
been disturbed to create a port. Vessels will must be operated by
experienced captains and at speeds less than the maximum allowed
vessel speed.
Operation
ME47
Wording deleted to prevent overlap with ME08
MMEPR-ME11
Limiting lights to the number for safe operations
Limit lights to the number for safe operations. Reduce direct
light spill where possible subject to meeting navigation and vessel
safety standards.
Operation
ME48,
MMEPR-ME12
Appropriate antifoul, cleaninged and inspectioned in accordance
with regulations
Ensure FSRU and LNG carriers to be will be protected with
approved use antifoul and will be inspected by biofouling/IMS
inspectors. Clean Vvessels will also be cleaned at appropriate
intervals.
Operation
ME49, ME50
MMEPR-ME13
Exclusion zone around FSRU
Establish A a vessel exclusion zone will be established that
extends for 100 m from the FSRU and any moored LNG carriers.
Recreational or commercial fishing within this zone will not be
allowed, which means that the fish aggregation will be untouched,
exc