Talley s Group Limited Port Motueka Factory Complex Application to Renew Resource Consent RM110625

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1 Talley s Group Limited Port Motueka Factory Complex Application to Renew Resource Consent RM Solutions Law Office PO Box 3462, Richmond, Nelson, 7050 Phone Fax gmalone@solutionslawoffice.co.nz Page 1 of 19

2 Resource Consent Application RM Form 9 To: The Tasman District Council 1. Applicant (Land Owner) Details: Name: Talley s Group Ltd. Street Address: Ward Street, Port Motueka Mailing Address: P O Box 5, Motueka 7143 Attn: Barry Gardiner (Operations Manager) E:mail: barry.gardiner@talleys.co.nz Fax: Phone: (Bus): Mobile: Name and Address for Service: Solutions Law Office, P O Box 3462, Richmond, Nelson 7050 E:mail: gmalone@solutionslawoffice.co.nz Fax: Phone: (Bus): Mobile: Type of Resource Consent Applied For: Land Use - Hazardous Facility to replace Consent RM which expires on 3 May Property Details: The location to which the application relates is: Legal Description: Lot 1 Deposited Plan 13205, Section 1 Survey Office Plan and Lot 2 DP 15186; CFRs and NL11A/291 Zoning: Rural Industrial 5. Full Description of the Activity: 5.1 The operation of a hazardous facility involving the storage and use of hazardous substances in the operation of Talley s Factory Complex at Port Motueka, including the storage of not more than the following types and quantities of hazardous substances: Page 2 of 19

3 Substance Quantity (litres) Mass Anhydrous Ammonia 15 tonnes Light Fuel Oil 52, tonnes Diesel 48, tonnes Diesel 15, tonnes Diesel 5,500 5 tonnes Diesel 2,500 2 tonnes Diesel tonnes Petrol 5, tonnes LPG 8, tonnes Sulphuric Acid ( 98%) 3, tonnes Phosphoric Acid ( 80%) tonnes Acetic Acid ( 90%) tonnes Sodium Hypochlorite (12%) tonnes Sodium Hydroxide ( 48%) tonnes Miscellaneous cleaning chemicals 8,000 8 tonnes Smaller quantities of miscellaneous hazardous substances stored and used on site include boiler water treatment product and compressed gases such as Oxygen, Acetylene, Ethylene and Argon. Reason Consent Required 5.2 In assessing the Consent Status Index of this facility using the Hazardous Facility Screening Procedure (HFSP), the types and quantities of hazardous substances (Anhydrous Ammonia and Diesel Fuel in particular) stored and used on this site exceed the threshold for a Permitted Activity in the Tasman Resource Management Plan (TRMP, Section 16.7 Hazardous Substances) and thus requires a hazardous facilityresource consent. The applicant holds an existing consent (RM110625) which expires on 3 May 2014 and this application is required to allow continued plant operations and seeks a Consent with a duration of 35 years on the terms set out in appendix two. The activity is not a Permitted Activity in accordance with Rule of the TRMP and is a Restricted Discretionary Activity in accordance with Rule General Background 5.3 Talley s Group Ltd (Talleys) operates a seafood processing complex ( the Complex ) at Port Motueka, situated on the northern entrance to the Moutere Inlet. The complex was established in 1934 and since 1995 ice cream manufacture has also been undertaken on the site. Depending upon season the Complex employs between 300 and 600 people and as such is one of the largest employers in the Motueka District and is a major contributor to the local economy both in direct wage payments and as a buyer of local services and supplies. Page 3 of 19

4 In addition approximately 150 South Island inshore fishermen supply to Talleys, many of them from the Nelson and Tasman region and the Complex has regional and national importance in the ability to take and process their supply and market the same on a value added basis. A wide range of fish, including tuna, orange roughy, hoki, snapper, john dory, bluenose, flatfish and barracuda, are shipped in via Port Motueka and trucked from other locations such as Port Nelson throughout the year. The volume and type of fish processed varies both seasonally and annually depending on available quotas and demand. The fish are mainly fresh and chilled and are headed, gutted and filleted with some then being further processed to provide a variety of crumbed products. Fish offal (head, frames and gut) are rendered to make fishmeal. Shellfish, including mussels, scallops and oysters are processed variously for most of the year in several locations in the Complex. Oyster and Scallops are seasonal however mussel processing continues all year. In 1995 ice cream manufacturing commenced and has steadily increased in volume over the years. Use of Hazardous substances 5.4 A variety of chemicals and hazardous substances are required in the operation of the Complex. Anhydrous Ammonia is used in the four separate refrigeration systems that operate within the Complex. Light Fuel Oil (LFO) is used to operate the meal Plant boiler. Petrol and Diesel is used for refueling vehicles as well as LPH which is used for forklifts. Diesel is also used for refuelling fishing vessels via a bowser on the wharf and for other boilers. Sulphuric Acid and Phosphoric Acid are used in the fish meal plant for oil stabilization and maintenance of meal and Acetic Acid is used in marinade. Sodium Hypochlorite, Sodium Hydroxide and other chemical cleaning and sanitising products are also required to maintain production areas to the appropriate food safety and hygiene standards. Smaller quantities of miscellaneous hazardous substances stored and used on site include boiler water treatment products and compressed gases such as Oxygen, Acetylene, Ethylene and Argon. Page 4 of 19

5 Location-Storage -Quantities 5.5 The maximum quantities of hazardous substances that are stored on site include (see attached site plan (appendix one) showing the location of buildings, boundaries, hazardous substances, stormwater drains, and spill kits): Anhydrous Ammonia 15 tonnes (approx.) In four separate refrigeration systems Light Fuel Oil (LFO) 44 tonnes (52,000 litres) Aboveground tank for meal plant (1) Diesel 41 tonnes (48,000 litres) Aboveground tank on wharf (2) 13 tonnes (15,000 litres) Aboveground tank for vehicle refuelling (7) 5 tonnes (5500 litres) Aboveground tank for boiler (4) 2 tonnes (2500 litres) Aboveground tank for boiler (5) 0.2 tonnes (250 litres) Aboveground service tank (6) Petrol 8.75 tonnes (12,000 litres) Aboveground tank for vehicle refuelling (3) LPG 4.4 tonnes (8000 litres) Aboveground tank for refuelling forklifts (8) Sulphuric Acid (98%) 5.5 tonnes (3000 litres) Bunded Bailey tanks Phosphoric Acid (80%) 0.3 tonnes (200 litres) Acetic Acid (90%) 1.0 tonnes (900 litres) Sodium Hypochlorite (12%) 0.4 tonnes (400 litres) Sodium Hydroxide (48%) 0.6 tonnes (400litres) Chemical cleaning/sanitizing products - (9) in 1000 litre Bailey tanks, 200 litre drums and 20 litre jerrycans 8 tonnes (8000 litres) Smaller quantities of miscellaneous hazardous substances stored and used on site include boiler water treatment product and compressed gases such as Oxygen, Acetylene, Ethylene and Argon. Changes since Consent was granted in On-going internal programs to improve processes and systems include updating and increasing signage, development of an Oil Transfer Marine Oil Spill Contingency Plan, removal of the old underground vehicle refuelling diesel and petrol tanks and replacement of the same with double skinned tanks, replacement of the underground fuel piping to the Wharf fuel bowser with above ground high grade steel piping and a new pump, redesign and construction of further bunding and containment systems including replacement of tarseal with concrete by bowsers, new drains and sumps, a new interceptor and new curb and channelling. Page 5 of 19

6 Effects on the Environment (AEE): 6. Resource Management Act 6.1 This assessment of environmental effects (AEE) has been prepared in accordance with the Fourth Schedule of the Resource Management Act Additional supporting information is contained in the attached Talley s Group Ltd Motueka Hazardous Substances Emergency Management Plan and Talleys Group Ltd Motueka Division Tier 1 Oil Transfer Marine Oil Spill Contingency Plan. 6.2 Section 104 of the Resource Management Act 1991 requires the Council, in determining the application, to have regard to: (a) (b) any actual and potential effects on the environment of allowing the activity; and any relevant provisions of (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) a national environmental standard; other regulations; a national policy statement; a New Zealand coastal policy statement; a regional policy statement or proposed regional policy statement; a plan or proposed plan; and (c) any other matter the consent authority considers relevant and reasonably necessary to determine the application 7. Actual and Potential effects 7.1 The main risks to the environment are considered to be the escape of Ammonia gas from the factory refrigeration systems, diesel fuel from the bulk storage tanks or transfer lines and failure of the filtration system in the wastewater disposal system. The main risk to human health is considered to be the escape of Ammonia gas. Such risks are dealt with through mitigation/control measures to minimise the risk of escape. 7.2 Chemical Containment: Anhydrous Ammonia is contained within the refrigeration system compressors, recirculation pipework, condensers and receivers. The small amounts of refrigerant gas Page 6 of 19

7 that are lost via the air purge systems (and ultimately discharge to air) are topped up when required from cylinders of compressed Ammonia. The purge systems for the Ammonia refrigerant systems are checked and serviced regularly so that the risk of water containing dissolved Ammonia overflowing from the absorption vessels and escaping into the stormwater drains is minimised. In the event of an escape of Ammonia gas from the refrigeration plant or recirculation pipework, Talley s own engineering staff will deal with the problem, using breathing apparatus where necessary. If necessary, other staff in the vicinity will be evacuated as per the site emergency procedures and refrigeration service agents called in to assist if required. In the event that water is used in dealing with a significant Ammonia leakage, stormwater drains in the vicinity will be blocked off to prevent ingress of water containing dissolved Ammonia. The Light Fuel Oil (LFO) for the fishmeal plant boiler and diesel for the ice cream plant and bin wash plant boilers are contained in aboveground single skinned steel tanks which sit in concrete bunds. These tanks are numbered 1, 4 and 5 respectively on the site plan. The petrol and diesel for vehicle refueling are contained in aboveground double skinned steel tanks (numbered 3 and 7 respectively on the site plan). The diesel for refueling fishing boats is contained in a double skinned puffer tank (tank 2) located on the site wharf. The tanks, drums and jerrycans of plant cleaning and sanitising products are stored in purpose built, secure bunded cages located around the factory (refer site plan). Chemicals for treating boiler water through automated dosing systems are contained in similar facilities. 7.3 Emergency and Spill Contingency Plans: Talleys have two Emergency and Spill Contingency Plans, being Talley s Group Ltd Motueka Hazardous Substances Emergency Management Plan and Talleys Group Ltd Motueka Division Tier 1 Oil Transfer Marine Oil Spill Contingency Plan. Copies of these are attached. Spill kits for dealing with small, localised spillages of hazardous liquids are located around the factory as shown on the site plan. 7.4 Signage: HAZCHEM signage for Ammonia, light fuel oil, diesel, petrol, LPG and corrosive cleaning products are located at the main site entrance and relevant locations around the site. Page 7 of 19

8 7.5 Site Security The site is well fenced and has its own 24/7 security. 7.6 HSNO Compliance: The site is fully HSNO compliant and subject to the controls, registration and inspection regimes imposed inspections and Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act Site Drainage: The attached plan (appendix one) showing location of the stormwater (SW) and plant washwater drains. Washwater from the processing plants is screened through the contrashear and parabolic screen before being discharged from the site. In the event of a large spillage anywhere on the factory site the drains can be isolated to prevent the spilled material from escaping into the estuary. 7.8 Hazardous Waste Storage and Disposal: Small quantities of used oil are stored in a drum for recycling. 7.9 Effects considered no more than minor The potential for adverse effects are considered no more than minor for the following reasons: (a) (b) (c) (d) Included with the application is a plan showing location of the stormwater (SW) and plant washwater drains. Washwater from the processing plants is screened through the contrashear and parabolic screen before being discharged from the site. In the event of a large spillage anywhere on the factory site the drains can be isolated to prevent the spilled material from escaping into the estuary. The majority of the substances considered to be the most hazardous on the site are stored in secure locations and sufficiently bunded to prevent contaminants entering the stormwater system. Emergency and Spill Containment procedures exist as documented in the plans provided with the application. The site is fully HSNO compliant and subject to the controls, registration and inspection regimes imposed inspections and Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act Page 8 of 19

9 8. Coastal Policy 8.1 The New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement 2010 contains several relevant objectives and Policies. 8.2 Relevant parts of Objective 1 and Policy 23 include: Objective 1 To safeguard the integrity, form, functioning and resilience of the coastal environment and sustain its ecosystems, including marine and intertidal areas, estuaries, dunes and land. Policy 23: Discharge of contaminants 1. In managing discharges to water in the coastal environment, have particular regard to: a. the sensitivity of the receiving environment; b. the nature of the contaminants to be discharged, the particular concentration of contaminants needed to achieve the required water quality in the receiving environment, and the risks if that concentration of contaminants is exceeded; and c. the capacity of the receiving environment to assimilate the contaminants; and: d. avoid significant adverse effects on ecosystems and habitats after reasonable mixing; e. use the smallest mixing zone necessary to achieve the required water quality in the receiving environment; and f. minimise adverse effects on the life-supporting capacity of water within a mixing zone. 8.2 The granting of the Consent is consistent with this objective and policy through the control and containment measures that physically exist as well as control, containment and mitigation measures imposed by the Consent and the two Emergency and Spill Contingency Plans. Page 9 of 19

10 8.3 Relevant parts of Objective 6 and Policy 6 include Objective 6 To enable people and communities to provide for their social, economic, and cultural wellbeing and their health and safety, through subdivision, use, and development, recognizing that: the protection of the values of the coastal environment does not preclude use and development in appropriate places and forms, and within appropriate limits; some uses and developments which depend upon the use of natural and physical resources in the coastal environment are important to the social, economic and cultural wellbeing of people and communities; functionally some uses and developments can only be located on the coast or in the coastal marine area; Policy 6: Activities in the coastal environment 2. Additionally, in relation to the coastal marine area: a. recognise potential contributions to the social, economic and cultural wellbeing of people and communities from use and development of the coastal marine area, including the potential for renewable marine energy to contribute to meeting the energy needs of future generations; b. recognise that there are activities that have a functional need to be located in the coastal marine area, and provide for those activities in appropriate places; c. recognise that activities that do not have a functional need for location in the coastal marine area generally should not be located there; 8.4 The granting of the Consent is consistent with this objective and policy in recognising the contribution of the Complex to the social and economic wellbeing of the Motueka (and wider) community and that there is a functional reason for the Complex to be sited at its location. 9. Rules 9.1 The activity is not a Permitted Activity in accordance with Rule of the TRMP and is a Restricted Discretionary Activity in accordance with Rule Page 10 of 19

11 10. Other Matters Purpose of the Act - Section The purpose of the Act is to promote the sustainable management of natural and physical resources. Those resources include the Complex which is a substantial physical resource particularly for the Motueka Community s economic wellbeing. The storage and use of hazardous chemicals are necessary and essential to allow for the use of the resource and the same are therefore consistent with the purpose of the Act in providing for the use of the Complex s natural and physical resources in in a way which provides for the wellbeing of people and the community while safeguarding the life-supporting capacity of water and ecosystems and avoiding or mitigating adverse effects. Matters of National Importance - Section Section 6 outlines matters of national importance that are to be recognised and provided for in achieving the purpose of the Act. These matters include, but are not restricted to, the preservation of the natural character of rivers and their margins and protection from inappropriate subdivision, use and development. The relationship of Maori, their culture and traditions to the environment must also be recognised and provided for. The Consent will not compromise any matter set out in Section 6. Other Matters - Section Section 7 of the Act sets out those matters that have particular regard attributed to them in achieving the purpose of the Act. These matters are as follows: Kaitiakitanga; The efficient use and development of natural and physical resources; The maintenance and enhancement of amenity values; Intrinsic values of ecosystems; Recognition and protection of heritage values of sites, buildings, places or areas; Maintenance and enhancement of the quality of the environment; Any finite characteristics of natural and physical resources; The protection of the habitat of trout and salmon. Page 11 of 19

12 10.4 With the conditions proposed, the Consent will not compromise any of the matters included in Section 7. The Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Section Granting of the Consent is not seen as compromising any of the principles in the Treaty of Waitangi. 11. Other Considerations seen as relevant Consideration of Alternatives 11.1 Operation of the Complex requires the storage and use of the hazardous chemicals for which the Consent has been sought. No practical alternative exists and so the primary focus is on ensuring, through physical design and implementation of emergency and spill procedure plans, that any risk associated with such storage and use is minimised. Benefits 11.2 The Complex is a valuable resource for the Motueka District and wider community, being one of the largest employers in the Motueka District, a major contributor to the local economy and supporting approximately 150 South Island Inshore fishermen as well as mussel farmers The existence of the plant and its on-going viability also act to provide a wider degree of economic certainty to the District and those considering investing or residing in it as the flow on multiplier effect of moneys spent by the Complex is of course many times greater than the amount spent It is submitted that the effects that will arise from granting the proposed Consent are no more than minor and given the proposed conditions designed to mitigate against the same that any such effects are outweighed by the benefits obtained by the Complex s on-going existence and viability. 12. Other Information (i) There are five current consents for the discharge of stormwater and wastewater from the Talley s Complex. These are due to expire in May 2014 and applications have been filed to repace the same with three new consents. There is also a current consent for the discharge of exhaust gases from the boilers into the air. This also expires in November Page 12 of 19

13 (ii). Written approval of affected parties/adjoining property owners and occupiers: This is not considered necessary. There has been no significant and quantities of hazardous substances stored and used at the recent years. change in the types Talley s Complex in Declaration: I, Graemee Peter Malone.hereby acknowledge: (1) (2) (3) (4) The requirement to provide details of additional consents needed, and the effects of my proposal on the environment. That the minimum feee is a deposit against full costs. That the information provided in this application and the attachments to it are to the best of my knowledgee accurate. I attach other information (if any), required to be included in the application by the Resource Management Plan or Regional Plan or regulations. Signature of applicant or authorised agent Date: 29 March 2014 Attached: Certificates of Title Talley s Group Ltd Motueka Hazardous Substances Emergency Management Plan Talleys Group Ltd Motueka Division Tier 1 Oil Transfer Marine Oil Spill Contingency Plan Page 13 of 19

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15 Resource consent number: RM. APPENDIX TWO PROPOSED CONSENT Pursuant to Section 104C of the Resource Management Act 1991 ( the Act ), the Tasman District Council ( the Council ) hereby grants resource consent to: Talley s Group Ltd (hereinafter referred to as the Consent Holder ) Activity authorised by this consent: Operation of a hazardous facility involving the storage and use of hazardous substances. Location details: Address of property: Ward Street, Port Motueka Legal description: Lot 1 DP 13205, Section 1 Survey Office Plan and Lot 2 DP Certificate of title: and NL11A/291 Valuation number: Location co-ordinates: E N (New Zealand Map Grid Datum) Pursuant to Section 108 of the Act, this consent is issued subject to the following conditions: CONDITIONS 1 The operation of the hazardous facility and the storage and use of hazardous substances shall be in general accordance with the information submitted to the Council by Solutions Law Office in support of the application RM110625, dated 29 March Where there are any apparent conflicts or inconsistencies between the information provided and the conditions of this consent, the conditions shall prevail. Site Design and Layout 2 Any surface or container used to store or contain any hazardous substances must be sealed and impervious to the hazardous substance. 3 The maximum quantity and type of hazardous substances stored and/or used on site shall not exceed those as specified in Table 1 below. Table 1 Substance Quantity (litres) Mass Anhydrous Ammonia 15 tonnes Light Fuel Oil 52, tonnes Diesel 48, tonnes Diesel 15, tonnes Diesel 5,500 5 tonnes Diesel 2,500 2 tonnes Diesel tonnes Petrol 5, tonnes LPG 8, tonnes Page 15 of 19

16 Sulphuric Acid ( 98%) 3, tonnes Phosphoric Acid ( 80%) tonnes Acetic Acid ( 90%) tonnes Sodium Hypochlorite (12%) tonnes Sodium Hydroxide ( 48%) tonnes Miscellaneous cleaning chemicals 8,000 8 tonnes Smaller quantities of miscellaneous hazardous substances stored and used on site include boiler water treatment product and compressed gases such as Oxygen, Acetylene, Ethylene and Argon. Advice Note: Any minor increase in the volumes of the above table will require a change of conditions application under Section 127. Any significant increase will require a new resource consent. Emergency and Spill Management 4 Any part of the site where a hazardous substance spill may occur shall be serviced by a spill containment system that is: (a) (b) constructed from impervious materials resistant to the hazardous substances used or stored on the site; and able to prevent the discharge of any spill or other unintentional release of any hazardous substance, or the discharge of any contaminated stormwater or water used in firefighting into any wastewater network, unless permitted by the network utility operator. 5 The Consent Holder shall provide a secondary system of spill containment in the stormwater system by means of temporarily shutting off the main drain where they exit the site. 6 Appropriate, clearly visible signage indicating the type and properties of hazardous substances held on-site shall be located on or near all storage containers holding hazardous substances (including the storage tanks, ammonia receivers and the shed containing an assortment of cleaning chemicals) to inform emergency services. Advice Note: Regular communication with the emergency services (in particular, the Fire Department) is recommended to ensure and maintain their familiarity with the site and the hazards present. 7 Appropriate fire extinguishers shall be provided in suitable locations on the site for firefighting purposes. The location of these instruments shall be noted in the Spill Contingency Plan required by Condition 9. Page 16 of 19

17 Operation, Monitoring and Maintenance 8 All secondary containment facilities for hazardous substances held on-site shall be regularly checked to ensure their integrity. Written records of these inspections shall be held on-site and presented to the Co-ordinator Compliance Monitoring on request. 9 At least one copy of Emergency and Spill Contingency Plans prepared for the site shall be located in a visible and accessible location with the spill kit required by Condition 12. An additional copy shall be held in a central, accessible location in the office area. The emergency and spill contingency plans shall be accompanied by a full copy of all material safety data sheets for all hazardous substances held on site. The spill kit shall reflect the requirements of Condition 12. Advice Note: All staff involved in the handling and/or use of hazardous substances shall be familiar with the site s emergency and spill contingency plan and confirmation of this training should be documented in the records held on-site. 10 The Emergency and Spill Contingency Plan required by Condition 9 shall contain, but not be limited to, at least two site contact names and contact telephone numbers (including after hours), contact telephone numbers for all emergency services, detailed procedures for dealing with spills, contact numbers for liquid waste collection and removal companies and contact details for the Council (including after hours). A copy of this plan shall be forwarded to the Council s Co-ordinator Compliance Monitoring within 1 month of the granting of this consent. 11 Any changes to the site s Emergency and Spill Contingency Plan shall be in accordance with the conditions of this consent and shall be submitted in writing to the Council s Co-ordinator Compliance Monitoring prior to their implementation. 12 Spill kits shall be provided on-site in areas where hazardous substances are stored. These kits shall be visible, appropriately labelled and readily accessible by all staff. These kits shall contain absorbent materials, cleanup materials, personal protective equipment and the locations shall be clearly identified in the site s spill contingency plan required by Condition Any spillage of hazardous substances on-site shall be dealt with in a manner that minimises risk to human health and the environment. In the event of a spill, the Consent Holder shall take all practicable measures to minimise contaminants entry to the stormwater system. 14 The Consent Holder shall keep an accurate written record of all accidents or incidents involving the spillage of hazardous substances and shall supply these to the Council s Co-ordinator Compliance Monitoring on request. Any spillage of hazardous substances where the substance is not collected and removed from site shall be reported immediately (within 24 hours) to the Council s Co-ordinator Compliance Monitoring. 15 All waste material containing hazardous substances (including any material associated with spill cleanup) shall be removed on a regular basis off-site and disposed of at a facility authorised to receive such material. Page 17 of 19

18 General Conditions 16 The hazardous facility shall be operated in accordance with the relevant Hazardous Substances & New Organisms Act 1996 (HSNO) requirements, and the operators handling the substances shall have current Approved Handler Certificates. 17 The Council may, during the month of July each year, review any or all of the conditions of the consent pursuant to Section 128 of the Resource Management Act The purpose of such a review would be: (a) (b) (c) to deal with any adverse effect on the environment which may arise from the exercise of the consent that was not foreseen at the time of granting of the consent, and which is therefore more appropriate to deal with at a later stage; or to require the Consent Holder to adopt the best practical option to remove or reduce any adverse effects on the environment resulting from the exercise of this consent and/or to alter information collection and reporting requirements of this consent; or to require consistency with any relevant Regional Plan, District Plan, National Environmental Standard or Act of Parliament. Expiry 18 This consent shall expire 35 years after the date of grant (to coincide with the expiry dates of discharge consents). ADVICE NOTES 1 This resource consent only authorises the activity described above. Any matters or activities not referred to in this consent or covered by the conditions must either: (a) (b) (c) comply with all the criteria of a relevant permitted activity rule in the Tasman Resource Management Plan (TRMP); be allowed by the Resource Management Act; or be authorised by a separate resource consent. 2 In particular, the discharge of stormwater from the site shall be in accordance with either Council s permitted activity requirements or a resource consent that authorises the discharge. 3 This consent is granted to the above mentioned Consent Holder but Section 134 of the Act states that such land use consents attach to the land and accordingly may be enjoyed by any subsequent owners and occupiers of the land. Therefore, any reference to the Consent Holder in the conditions shall mean the current owners and occupiers of the subject land. Any new owners or occupiers should therefore Page 18 of 19

19 familiarise themselves with the conditions of this consent, as there may be conditions that are required to be complied with on an ongoing basis. 4 The Consent Holder shall meet the requirements of Council with regard to all Health and Building Bylaws, Regulations and Acts. 5 The Consent Holder may apply to change the conditions of the resource consent pursuant to Section 127 of the Resource Management Act All reporting required by Council shall be made in the first instance to the Council s Coordinator Compliance Monitoring. 7 The Consent Holder is reminded of their obligation to comply with all relevant requirements of the Hazardous Substances & New Organisms Act Plans attached to this consent are (reduced) copies and therefore will not be to scale and may be difficult to read. Originals of the plans referred to are available for viewing at the Richmond office of the Council. Copies of the Council Standards and documents referred to in this consent are available for viewing at the Richmond office of the Council. Page 19 of 19