The Road to New Plant Approvals Graeme Claridge. New Plant Approvals How do we get to this stage.

The Road to New Plant Approvals

Graeme Claridge

New Plant Approvals

How do we get to this stage

New Plant Approvals

Key word - Consultation

– Regional Councils

– Local Councils

– HSNO and ERMA

– OSH

– Emergency Services

New Plant Approvals

Regional Councils

• Land Use Consent

– Environmental Hazard Assessment

• Fire Reports

• Discharge Consents

– Stormwater Discharge

– Air Discharge

– Neighborhood Consultation Notified/Non Notified

New Plant ApprovalsDistrict or City Councils

• District Plan Compliance• Permitted or Discretionary Activity

• May place additional restrictions to operations

– Building Consents

• Neighborhood Consultation may also be required

• Discharge Permits

– Stormwater Discharge

– Air Discharge

– Noise

– Traffic Management issues

New Plant ApprovalsHSNO Approvals

• Prelimiary Approval• Fire Report (where Applicable)

• Hazardous Zone Requirements and Tank Spacing

• Design Code compliance

• Hazardous Substances Management Plan

• OSH Consultation• Pressure Vessel Certifications (outside HSNO)

• Preliminary HS&E plan

• Fire Service Notification (where applicable)

New Plant Approvals

Now we can start building

New Plant ApprovalsHSNO Approvals

• Location Test Certification• Approved Handlers

• Signage Requirements

• Hazardous Substances Management Plan

• Site and Plant Emergency Management Plan

• Stationary Container Certification (and Piping)

• Bund Integrity Tests

• Electrical Certification for Hazardous Zones

• Safety Equipment, OSH Inspection

• Fire Management Systems, Fire Service Consultation