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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


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


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 in the boilers and engines will be undertaken regularly as per manufacturer’s specifications and the requirements of any Works Approval.

Dale Stohr



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.


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




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



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.


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


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



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


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 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:


identify and minimise fugitive emissions from LNG transfer, storage and transmission infrastructure.

Dale Stohr



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:


· 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



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


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.


EPRMM-LV03*

Materials and finishes

Selection of materials and finishes will which appropriately respond to the environment and be are complementary to the setting.



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


MMEPR-LV05*

Reflective surfaces

Minimise Rreflective surfaces on infrastructure will be minimised to reduce reflection of artificial light where practicable.



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


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).


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



Dale Stohr


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.


Proposed amendment in Document 492 in response to Document 419:


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



· 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


Proposed amendment in Document 492 in response to Document 419, shown in red:


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).


· 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:


…


…

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


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.


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 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


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


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.


Residential – Unavoidable night works

Mon-Sun: 10pm - 7am

[MPSC]

Noise inaudible within a habitable room of any residential premises


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


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


EPA night hours

Mon-Sun: 10pm-7am

External construction noise level: LAeq(15min) > LA90, night + 5 dB


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


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


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


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.


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 492, shown in red:


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:



· 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



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:


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:



· 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


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:




(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


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:




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).


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


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


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


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


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


Proposed amendment in Document 492:


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



…

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



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.


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


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.


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


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.



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


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 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



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



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

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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.


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.


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

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