Council indicates that the hydraulic fracturing activities undertaken by Todd had no adverse effects on local groundwater or surface water resources. There were no unauthorised incidents recording non-compliance in respect of the resource consent, or provisions in regional plans, during the period under review. Todd demonstrated a high level of environmental and administrative performance and compliance with the resource consent over the reporting period. page For
surveys, four pond effluent and 36 downstream water samples collected for physicochemical analysis, and two biomonitoring surveys of receiving waters. The monitoring showed that activities at the Eltham WWTP were well managed. There were no issues with operation of the plant or odour associated with plant processes. The level of the primary pond was well managed by the diversion pumping system to Hawera, and the holding pond was not required to be used as short-term storage. As a result of
had no significant adverse effects on local groundwater or surface water resources. There were no unauthorised incidents recording non-compliance in respect of the resource consent held by GPL in relation to these activities or provisions in regional plans, during the period under review. GPL demonstrated a high level of environmental and administrative performance and compliance with the resource consents over the reporting period. For reference, in the 2017-2018 year, consent holders
physicochemical analysis in order to characterise the discharges and to determine compliance with consent conditions. The monitoring carried out by the Council indicates that the hydraulic fracturing activities undertaken by GPL had no significant adverse effects on local groundwater or surface water resources. There were no unauthorised incidents recording non-compliance in respect of the resource consents held by GPL in relation to these activities, or provisions in regional plans, during the
administrative performance with the resource consents. Effects from the discharge on the receiving waters continue to be recorded, with minor or no effects noted beyond the boundary of the permitted mixing zone. For reference, in the 2015-2016 year, 71% of consent holders in Taranaki monitored through tailored compliance monitoring programmes achieved a high level of environmental performance and compliance with their consents, while another 24% demonstrated a good level of environmental performance
technical data. page 2 Section 3 discusses the results, their interpretation, and their significance for the environment. Section 4 presents recommendations to be implemented in the 2014 monitoring year. A glossary of common abbreviations and scientific terms, and a bibliography, are presented at the end of the report. 1.1.3 The Resource Management Act 1991 and monitoring The Act primarily addresses environmental ‘effects’ which are defined as positive or
scientific terms, and a bibliography, are presented at the end of the report. page 2 1.1.3 The Resource Management Act (1991) and monitoring The Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) primarily addresses environmental ‘effects’ which are defined as positive or adverse, temporary or permanent, past, present or future, or cumulative. Effects may arise in relation to: (a) the neighbourhood or the wider community around an activity, and may include cultural and
the Company. The Council’s monitoring programme for the period under review included ten inspections, which looked at the plant processes and any potential or actual discharges to the receiving watercourses and to air. The monitoring showed that, generally, operations were carried out in a manner that was environmentally sound. Some odour was noted beyond the boundary during inspections and five incidents were recorded in relation to odour from the site over the three-year review
habitats and freshwater biodiversity. If left uncontrolled, invasive pest fish, aquatic plants and algae can have a considerable impact on the biodiversity and community health of freshwater systems. People often unintentionally spread freshwater weeds by leaving fragments on recreational equipment. Aquatic weeds can displace native freshwater species or generally disrupt the structure and functions of the ecosystem. The often deliberate introduction of pest fish species may also impact
prepared as a separate appendix. This report deals only with historic heritage located in or on the boundary of the Coastal Marine Area. The Coastal Marine Area is defined as the area seaward of Mean High Water Springs (MHWS) to the 12 nautical mile limit, and in river mouths as defined by the Taranaki Coastal Plan, Appendix 2: Coastal marine boundaries at river mouths. Identification and protection of archaeological sites located on the landward side of these boundaries falls within the