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Appendix A

Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements

GOVERNMENT

Ms Katie Shammas SLR Consulting PO Box 176 LANE COVE NSW 1595

Dear Ms Shammas

Industry Assessments Contact: Patrick Copas Phone: (02) 9228 6466 Fax: (02) 9228 6455 Email: [email protected]

15/10886

Poultry Broiler Production Farm {VOAG 2), Tysons Road, Tabbita, Carrathool LGA Secretary's Environmental Assessment Requirements {SEAR) 952

Thank you for your request for the Secretary's Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the above development proposal. I have attached a copy of these requirements.

In support of your application, you indicated that your proposal is both designated and integrated development under Part 4 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, and requires an approval under the Roads Act 1993 and a licence under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997.

In preparing the SEARs, the Department ~as consulted with the Roads and Maritime Services, the Environment Protection Authority and the Office of Environment and Heritage. A copy of their requirements for the EIS is attached.

If other integrated approvals are identified before the Development Application (DA) is lodged, you must undertake direct consultation with the relevant agencies, and address their requirements in the EIS.

If your proposal contains any actions that could have a significant impact on matters of National Environmental Significance, then it will require an additional approval under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). This approval is in addition to any approvals required under NSW legislation. If you have any questions about the application of the EPBC Act to your proposal, you should contact the Commonwealth Department of the Environment on (02) 627 4 1111.

Should you have any further enquiries, please contact Patrick Copas, Planning Services, at the Department on (02) 9228 6466.

Yours sincerely

Director Industry Assessments as delegate of the Secretary

Department of Planning & Environment

23-33 Bridge Street Sydney NSW 2000 GPO Box 39 Sydney NSW 2001 T 02 9228 6111 IF 02 9228 6455 www.planning.nsw.gov.au

Environmental Assessment Requirements Section 78A (8) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

Designated Development

SEAR Number

Proposal

Location

Applicant

Date of Issue

General Requirements

Key Issues

952

Construction of 8 poultry sheds with a maximum population of 50,000 birds per shed, for a maximum farm population of up to 400,000 broilers, and associated access roads.

Tysons Road, Tabbita, Carrathool LGA (Lot 79 DP 720259)

VOAG 2 Pty Ltd

August2015

The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) must meet the minimum form and content requirements in clauses 6 and 7 of Schedule 2 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000.

The EIS must include an assessment of all potential impacts of the proposed development on the existing environment (including cumulative impacts if necessary) and develop appropriate measures to avoid, minimise, mitigate and/or manage these potential impacts. As part of the EIS assessment, the following matters must also be addressed. • strategic context- including:

- a detailed justification for the proposal and suitability of the site for the development;

- a demonstration that the proposal is consistent with all relevant planning strategies, environmental planning instruments, development control plans (DCPs), or justification for any inconsistencies;

- a description of how the proposed development would interact with any other nearby poultry operation; and

- a list of any approvals that must be obtained under any other Act or law before the development may lawfully be carried out.

• waste management- including: - details of waste handling including, transport, identification, receipt,

stockpiling and quality control including off-site reuse and disposal; and - the measures that would be implemented to ensure that the proposed

development is consistent with the aims, objectives and guidelines in the NSW Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2014-21.

• animal welfare, bio-security and disease management- including: - details of how the proposed development would comply with relevant

codes of practice and guidelines; - details of all disease control measures; and - a ,detailed description of the contingency measures that would be

implemented for the mass disposal of livestock in the event of disease outbreak.

• air quality and odour- including: - a description of all potential sources of air and odour emissions; - an air quality impact assessment in accordance with relevant Environment

Protection Authority Guidelines; and - a description and appraisal of air quality impact mitigation and monitoring

measures. • noise and vibration - including:

- a description of all potential noise and vibration sources during construction and operation, including road traffic noise;

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- a noise and vibration assessment in accordance with the relevant Environment Protection Authority Guidelines; and

- a description and appraisal of noise and vibration mitigation and monitoring measures.

• soil and water- including: - a description of local soils, topography, drainage and landscapes; - the details of stormwater, leachate and wastewater management; - the details of sediment and erosion controls; - the details of water usage including water supply and licences; - details of the proposed water storage and stormwater detention basin,

including dimensions, type, location, purpose and impacts arising from any groundwater interaction;

- an assessment of impacts to surface and groundwater resources, flooding impacts, and impacts to groundwater dependant ecosystems; and

- a description and appraisal of impact mitigation and monitoring measures. • traffic and transport- including:

- details of road transport routes and access to the site; - road traffic predictions for the development during construction and

operation; and - an assessment of impacts to the safety and function of the road network;

and the details of any road upgrades required for the development. • biodiversity- including:

- accurate predictions of any vegetation clearing on site or for any road upgrades;

- an assessment of the potential impacts on any threatened species, populations, endangered ecological communities or their habitats, groundwater dependent ecosystems and any potential for offset requirements; arlC~

- a detailed description of the measures to avoid, minimise, mitigate and offset biodiversity impacts.

• visual - including an impact assessment at private receptors and public vantage points.

• heritage - including Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal cultural heritage. • bushfire and incident management

Environmental The EIS must assess the proposal against the relevant environmental planning Planning instruments, including but not limited to: Instruments • Carrathool Local Environmental Plan 2012; and other policies • State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007;

Guidelines

Consultation

• State Environmental Planning Policy (State and Regional Development) 2011; • State Environmental Planning Policy No. 33- Hazardous and Offensive

Development; • State Environmental Planning Policy (Rural Lands) 2008; • State Environmental Planning Policy No. 55 Remediation of Land; and • Relevant development control plans and section 94 plans.

During the preparation of the EIS you should consult the Department's Register of Development Assessment Guidelines which is available on the Department's website at planning.nsw.gov.au under Development Proposals/Register of Development Assessment Guidelines. Whilst not exhaustive, this Register contains some of the guidelines, policies, and plans that must be taken into account in the environmental assessment of the proposed development.

During the preparation of the EIS, you must consult the relevant local, State and Commonwealth government authorities, service providers and community groups, and address any issues they may raise in the EIS. In particular, you should consult with the: • Environment Protection Authority; • Office of Environment and Heritage; • Department of Primary Industries;

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• Roads and Maritime Services; • Office of Water; • Carrathool Shire Council; and • The surrounding landowners and occupiers that are likely to be impacted by

the proposal. Details of the consultation carried out and issues raised must be included in the EIS.

Further If you do not lodge an application under Section 78A (8) of the Environmental consultation after Planning and Assessment Act 1979 within 2 years of the issue date of these 2 years SEARs, you must consult with the Secretary in relation to any further requirements

for lodgement.

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ronment GOVERNMENT &Heri

Patrick Copas Industry Assessment Department of Planning and Environment GPO Box 39 SYDNEY NSW 2001

Dear Mr Copas

Your reference Our reference: Contact:

EARs JD 952 DOC15/268024 Michael Todd Ph. 03 5021 8915

RE: Request for SEARs -"The Ranch" Poultry Production Complex Farm 2 - EARs ID No. 952

I refer to your email dated 16 July 2015 seeking input into the Department of Planning and Environment Secretary's Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Poultry Production Complex~ "The Ranch" Farm 2. OEH has reviewed the available documentation and offers the following comments in relation to the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 and the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974.

The general vicinity of the proposed development appears to be mostly disturbed, apart from the remnant corridor of native vegetation along Back Hillston Road and to the north and west of the proposed retention basin. While the intended development footprint is significantly disturbed by long term agricultural activities and historic land clearing, OEH considers that potential still remains for the proposed poultry activity to impact upon Aboriginal sites/objects of significance, especially where they may occur beneath the surface or where tree removal is proposed. Further detail on the location and scope of works associated with the planned residences development, internal access roads, ancillary infrastructure including any power supply constructions, water storage/waste water management systems and landscaping, will need to be provided within the EIS.

While the impacts to both Aboriginal cultural heritage and biodiversity, including threatened species, are likely to be low in previously cleared areas, they will still need to be addressed in greater detail by the EIS, particularly where the proposal impacts upon remnant vegetation along the public roads and where ground disturbance activities are proposed.

OEH recommends that the determining authority consider whether a flora and fauna assessment (assessment of significance or 7-part test) is required for the development. There is potential for impact on Aboriginal cultural heritage if soil disturbance and native vegetation removal is proposed. OEH recommends that the proponent undertake a cultural heritage assessment of the potential impacts of the proposed development. Further details on the assessment requirements for biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage are provided in Attachment 1.

If you have any questions regarding this matter please contact Michael Todd on (03) 5021 8915 or at

Yours sincerely

PETER EWIN Senior Team Leader Planning South West Region Regional Operations Office of Environment and Heritage

Enclosure: ATTACHMENT 1- Detailed SEARs for designated development- "The Ranch" Poultry Production Complex Farm 2 - EARs 10 No. 952

PO Box 544 Albury NSW 2640 Second Floor, Government Offices

512 Dean Street Albury NSW 2640 Tel (02) 6022 0600 Fax: (02) 6022 0610

ABN 30 841 387 271 vvww.environment nsw.gov.au

ATTACHMENT 1- Detailed SEARs for designated development- "The Ranch" Poultry Production Complex Farm 2 " EARs 10 No. 952

Biodiversity

OEH recommend the determining authority consider whether a flora and fauna assessment (assessment of significance or 7 -part test) is required for the development as habitat values may be present for threatened species, in particular near the remnant areas of native vegetation and where trees remain. It is noted that six to eight trees are proposed to be removed to allow access to the site from the Back Hillston Road. The species of tree, their maturity and the presence or otherwise of hollows suitable for wildlife should be described and their need for removal justified.

With regard to the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, the assessment should identify any relevant Matters of National Environmental Significance and whether the proposal has been referred to the Commonwealth or already determined to be a controlled action.

The location of the residential dwelling and rural worker's dwelling needs to be detailed and justified. Preferably this should not be adjacent to remnant native vegetation. Given the extent of already cleared and disturbed land this should be achievable. Justification for the location of the access road alongside the remnant vegetation adjacent to Back Hillston Road should be given, as this has the potential for causing disturbance to the remnant from having roads on each side of it.

Landscaping Strategy

OEH supports the creation of a landscaping strategy to improve the visual and environmental amenity of the site. This landscaping strategy should involve the use of local native species. The landscaping strategy may address the impacts of the proposed removal of trees, but other mitigation measures may be required, particularly if there is an impact on hollow-bearing trees, which will take a significant time to develop within planted trees.

Consideration should be given to the creation of corridors of vegetation as part of the landscaping strategy. The remnant vegetation alongside the Back Hillston Road could be broadened (currently approximately 30 metres width) and connectivity of remnants within the highly cleared landscape could have ecological benefits for the region. OEH would be happy to provide input into the composition and design of corridors if this was considered appropriate.

Resources:

• Guidelines for completing an assessment of significance can be found on the OEH website at

• and Atlas of NSW Wildlife can be used to generate a list of threatened species, populations and ecological communities predicted or known to occur in the area.

• Vegetation map datasets can be accessed through the OEH website at Habitat preferences can then be used to determine the

likelihood of these species occurring in the study area.

• If impacts on biodiversity are likely to be significant, then one option to mitigate these impacts is through the use of a biodiversity offset. If an offset is to be used, then the principles for its implementation are available from the OEH website at

Aboriginal Cultural Heritage

OEH requires that the proponent undertake a cultural heritage assessment of the potential impacts of the proposed development.

The EIS must contain:

• A description of the Aboriginal objects and declared Aboriginal places located within the area of the proposed development.

• A description of the cultural heritage values, including the significance of the Aboriginal objects and any declared Aboriginal places, which exist across the whole area that will be affected by the proposed development, and the significance of these values for the Aboriginal people who have a cultural association with the land.

• A description of how the requirements for consultation with Aboriginal people as specified in clause SOC of the National Parks and Wildlife Regulation 2009 have been met.

11 The views of those Aboriginal people regarding the likely impact of the proposed development on their cultural heritage. If any submissions have been received as a part of the consultation requirements, then the report must include a copy of each submission and your response.

• A description of the actual or likely harm posed to the Aboriginal objects or declared Aboriginal places from the proposed activity, with reference to the cultural heritage values identified.

• A description of any practical measures that may be taken to protect and conserve those Aboriginal objects or declared Aboriginal places.

11 A description of any practical measures that may be taken to avoid or mitigate any actual or likely harm, alternatives to harm or, if this is not possible, to manage (minimise) harm.

• In the event that harm to Aboriginal objects cannot be avoided then an application for an Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit (AHIP) will be required to be submitted to OEH for consideration.

In addressing the above requirements, the proponent must comply with the processes described in the following documents:

11 Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Consultation Requirements for Proponents 2010 (DECCW, 2010).:..:...::.:~.:::.:...:.~"-'-'-'-~-'-'-'-'-~:..:.=:::..:..:.,=.:..:..::..::..:...:...:=.c.:::.::::.:..==='-'-'-'-'..:..:.:..:..:· This document further explains the consultation requirements that are set out in clause SOC of the National Parks and Wildlife Regulation 2009. The process set out in this document must be followed and documented in the Environmental Assessment Report.

11 Code of Practice for the Archaeological Investigation of Aboriginal Objects in New South Wales (DECCW, 201 0) - The process described in this Code should be followed and documented where the assessment of Aboriginal cultural heritage requires an archaeological investigation to be undertaken.

11 Guide to investigation, assessing and reporting on Aboriginal Cultural heritage in NSW (OEH, April 2011) - This document provides guidance on the process for investigating and assessing Aboriginal cultural heritage in NSW and OEH's requirements for an assessment report.

• Applying for an Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit: Guide for applicants (OEH, May 2011)_:_::_:_'-'-'-'='-'--'-"-'='-'-'-'=~=-=-:.:.=::::_:_:_=~::::-'-'=-"~~'-'-"'-'-='-=!..:.!..:..'-'' The aim of this guide is to assist in the preparation of an AHIP application. It should be read in conjunction with the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 and the National Parks and Wildlife Regulation 2009.

An Aboriginal Site Recording Form must be completed and submitted to the Aboriginal Heritage Information Management System (AHIMS) Registrar, for each Aboriginal site that is recorded during archaeological investigations completed for these environmental assessment requirements. The forms can be downloaded at~~~~~'-'=~~=~~~::::_:_:_=~~~~~==~~~~~~~~~~~=~~·

30 July 2015

CR2015/003253 SF2015/115471 MM

The Manager Department of Planning & Environment GPO Box 39 SYDNEY NSW 2001

Attention: Patrick Copas

SEAR-951 - PROPOSED INTENSIVE LIVESTOCK AGRICULTURE, THE RANCH POULTRY FARM, LOT 78 DP720258 LOT 79 DP720259, TYSONS ROAD (MR80), TABITTA.



I refer to your correspondence forwarded to Roads and Maritime Services requesting the provision of key issues and assessment requirements to be included in the Secretary's Environmental Assessment Requirements.

From review of the information provided it is understood that the each of the 3 proposals listed above are for the establishment of an intensive poultry production complex plus ancillary infrastructure on the subject site. The subject site is located with frontage to Tysons Road and Back Hillston Road which are both local roads. Tysons Road intersects with the Kidman Way (MR80), which is a Classified Road, within a 100 km/h speed zone.

Given the scale of the each of the development proposals a Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) shall be prepared to address and manage traffic related issues generated by each development. Roads and Maritime is interested in the characteristics of the traffic generated by each development and the potential impact of the developments on the safety and efficiency of the road network, particularly in this case, the interaction with Tysons Road and with the intersection of Tysons Road with the Kidman Way.

It is noted from the submitted information that each proposal represents 1 of 3 poultry production complexes to be located within the current land holding. Given the relative location of the 3 poultry production complexes and the proposed access arrangements via the same access driveway and ultimately via the intersection of Tysons Road with the Kidman Way the cumulative traffic impacts of all 3 developments needs to be addressed.

The documentation submitted should address the potential impacts on the road network associated with a development during the lifetime of the project, the works required to the existing

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road infrastructure, the measures to be implemented to maintain the standard and safety of the road network, particularly intersections, and the procedures to monitor and ensure compliance. A transport management plan will be required to outline measures to manage traffic related issues generated by the development.

For guidance in the preparation of the TIA the applicant is referred to the Austroads publications, particularly the Austroads Guide to Traffic Management Part 12: Traffic Impacts of Development and the "Guide to Traffic Generating Developments" prepared by the RT A. The TIA is to address the existing and anticipated additional traffic generation, including peak volumes, vehicle types and numbers, travel routes for vehicles accessing the developments and provide recommendations for any measures, such as intersection upgrades, necessary to address traffic related impacts.

From the information available it is considered that the establishment and operational phases of each of the developments have the potential to impact on the transport infrastructure required to service the development. Roads and Maritime advises that in relation to traffic related issues each of the developments should be considered and addressed in 2 distinct stages as follows; • Establishment phase - the transport of materials and equipment/components for the

establishment of the facility and ancillary infrastructure, the movement and parking of construction related vehicles, including personal vehicles, during the construction period.

• Operational phase - the ongoing traffic generation due to the operation, maintenance and servicing of the various elements of the project.

Roads and Maritime emphasises the need to minimise the impacts of the development on the existing road infrastructure and maintain the level of safety, efficiency and maintenance along the existing road network through the design, construction and operation of the development.

Any enquiries regarding this correspondence may be referred to the Manager, Land Use for Roads and Maritime Services (South West Region), Maurice Morgan, phone (02) 69371611.

Yours faithfully

Per: Mr Lindsay Tanner Regional Manager South West Region

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Your reference: SEAR 10 No. 952 Our reference: EF13/5557; DOC15/270752-01 Contact: · Jason Price 02 6969 0700

The Student Planner Industry Assessment Department of Planning and Environment GPO Box 39 SYDNEY NSW 2001

Dear Mr Copas

Re Proposed poultry broiler farm at Tabbita -SEAR ID No. 952

Thank you for your electronic mail dated 16 July 2015 to the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) requesting our information requirements for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to be prepared for the proposed poultry broiler farm located within part Lot 78 DP 720258 Tysons Road Tabbita.

We have considered the details of the proposal as described in information supplied by the applicant we and have identified the information required by the EPA to be included in the EIS as outlined in Attachment 'A'. The key information requirement for the project is as follows.

• Identify the potential cumulative air quality impacts (odour and dust) from this proposal and the proposed adjoining poultry broiler farms and detail management and mitigation measures for the potential impacts on surrounding receptors.

In carrying out the assessment the proponent should refer to the relevant guidelines identified at Attachment 'B'.

If you have any further enquiries about this matter please contact Jason Price by telephoning 02 6969 0700.

Yours sincerely

DARREN WALLETT Head, Griffith Unit Environment Protection Authority

PO BOX 397 Griffith NSW 2680 Suite 7, 130-140 Banna Avenue Griffith NSW

Tel: (02) 6969 0700 Fax: (02) 6969 0710 ABN 30 34·1 387 271 www.epa.nsw.gov.au

ATTACHMENT 'A'

Potential environmental impacts of the project

The following potential environmental impacts of the project need to be assessed, quantified and reported on.

(a) Air; (b) Noise; (c) Water; (d) Land; and (e) Waste and chemicals.

The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) should address how the required environmental goals outlined below will be met for each potential impact.

The EIS should describe mitigation and management options that will be used to prevent, control, abate or mitigate identified potential environmental impacts associated with the project and to reduce risks to human health and prevent the degradation of the environment.

This should include an assessment of the effectiveness and reliability of the measures and any residual impacts after these measures are implemented.

Potential impacts on air quality

The goal of the project in relation to air quality should be to ensure sensitive receptors are protected from any adverse impacts from odour and airborne particulate matter.

Odour is the primary concern for the proposed development and the potential emissions from (but not necessarily limited to) aged birds and bedding material. Details would need to be provided on the proposed measures to manage odour and dust from all sources.

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) expects that a cumulative assessment for dust and odour that includes the three (3) proposed broiler farms at the location is undertaken in accordance with our guideline the "Approved Methods for the Modelling and Assessment of Air Pollutants in New South Wales" (EPA, 2005), in conjunction with analyses of local meteorologic and terrain data in order to make informed decisions about design and management options for the proposed development.

This assessment should also identify all existing and potential sensitive receptors in proximity to the proposed development. Their location can be relevant to the level of assessment.

The EPA has recently developed a Level 1 odour assessment calculator (in Excel format) to assist poultry growers and their consultants to plan for meat chicken (broiler) farm developments. The calculator uses the formulae defined in section 5 of the Technical Notes in the "Assessment and management of odour from stationary sources in NSW" to calculate required setback distances for a particular site. If a site cannot accommodate the calculated setback distance, Level 2 or 3 assessments may be required. The calculator can found on the EPA website at-

Emissions from any plant must meet the design criteria detailed in the Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2010. Details need to be provided on the proposed air pollution control techniques from any air emission points, including proposed measures to manage and monitor efficiency and performance.

Potential impacts of noise

The goals of the project should include design, construction, operation and maintenance of the facility in accordance with relevant EPA policy, guidelines and criteria, and in order to minimise potential impacts from noise. ·

We expect that potential noise sources are assessed in accordance with the ''NSW Industrial Noise Policy" (EPA, 2000), and where required mitigation measures are proposed (e.g. appropriate equipment chosen to minimise noise levels). All residential or noise sensitive premises likely to be impacted by the development must be identified and included in the assessment.

The proposed development will result in increased traffic movements. The potential noise impacts associated with any traffic increases need to be assessed in accordance with the "NSW Road Noise Policy" (EPA, 2011).

Potential impacts on water quantity and quality

The goals of the project should include the following.

• No pollution of waters (including surface and groundwater), except to the extent authorised by the EPA (i.e. in accordance with an Environment Protection Licence) and appropriate consideration should be given to a flood risk assessment;

• Polluted water (including process waters, wash down waters, polluted stormwater or sewage) captured on the site and collected, treated and beneficially reused, where this is safe and practicable to do so; and

• It is acceptable in terms of the achievement or protection of the NSW Water Quality and River Flow Objectives.

The EIS should document the measures that will achieve the above goals.

Details of the site drainage and any natural or artificial waters within or adjacent to the development must be identified and where applicable measures proposed to mitigate potential impacts of the development on these waters. The EIS should provide details of the proposed design and construction of water management systems for the site to ensure surface and ground waters are protected from contaminants.

Potential impacts on land


• No pollution of land, except to the extent authorised by the EPA (ie in accordance with an Environment Protection Licence); and

• The potential impact of land erosion from the development is mitigated.

The EIS should document the measures that will achieve the above goals.

Waste and chemicals


• It is in accordance with the principles of the waste hierarchy and cleaner production; • Where potential impacts associated with the handling, processing and storage of all materials used at

the premises are identified, these be mitigated by the development;

• The beneficial reuse of all wastes generated at the premises are maximised where it is safe and practical to do so; and

• No waste disposal occurs on site except in accordance with an Environment Protection Licence.

The goal of the project should ensure that environmental risks from hazardous chemicals and chemical waste are minimised. The EIS needs to identify the proposed type, quantity and location of chemicals to be stored on site. Spill management measures, including items such as bunding, and emergency procedures

· should be clearly outlined.

ATTACHMENT '8'

Guidance Material

Air quality

• Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2010

• Approved Methods for the Sampling and Analysis of Air Pollutants in New South Wales (EPA, 2005)

• Approved Methods for the Modelling and Assessment of Air Pollutants in New South Wales (EPA, 2005)

• Assessment and Management of Odour from Stationery Sources in NSW (EPA, 2006)

• Meat chicken farm calculator (EPA, 2011);

Noise and vibration

• NSW Industrial Noise Policy (EPA, 2000)

• NSW Road Noise Policy (EPA, 2011)

• Assessing Vibration: a technical guideline (EPA, 2006)

• Technical Basis for Guidelines to Minimise Annoyance Due to Blasting Overpressure and Ground Vibration (ANZECC, 1990)

• Interim Construction Noise Guidelines (EPA, 2009)

Water quality

• National Water Quality Management Strategy: Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Water Quality (ANZECC/ARMCANZ, 2000)

• National Water Quality Management Strategy: Australian Guidelines for Water Quality Monitoring and Reporting (ANZECC/ARMCANZ, 2000)

• Using the ANZECC Guidelines and Water Quality Objectives in NSW (EPA, 2006)

Groundwater

• The NSW State Groundwater Policy Framework Document (DLWC, 1997)

• The NSW State Groundwater Quality Protection Policy (DLWC, 1998)

• The NSW State Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems Policy (DLWC, 2002)

• National Water Quality Management Strategy Guidelines for Groundwater Protection in Australia (ARMCANZ/ANZECC, 1995)

Stormwater

• Managing Urban Stormwater: Soils and Construction (Landcom, 2004)

• Managing Urban Stormwater: Treatment Techniques (Draft) (EPA, 1997)

Wastewater

• Environmental Guidelines: Use of Effluent by Irrigation (EPA, 2004)

• Environmental Guidelines: Storage and Handling of liquids (EPA, 2007)

Waste

• Waste Classification Guidelines (EPA, 2008)

• Environmental Guidelines: Use and Disposal of Biosolids Products (EPA, 1997)

• Environmental Guidelines: Composting and Related Organics Processing Facilities (EPA, 2004)

• Environmental Guidelines: Solid Waste Landfills (EPA, 1996)

• Storing and Handling Liquids: Environmental Protection (EPA, 2007)

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