Gorgon Emp Offshore Domestic Gas Pipeline Installation Management Plan

Gorgon Gas Development
and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline:

Offshore Domestic Gas Pipeline Installation
Management Plan
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G1-NT-PLNX0000696
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Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline:

Offshore Domestic Gas Pipeline Installation Management Plan
Table of Contents
Terminology, Definitions and Abbreviations .......................................................................................... 10
1.0
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 22
1.1
Proponent................................................................................................................................ 22
1.2
Project ..................................................................................................................................... 22
1.3
Location................................................................................................................................... 22
1.4
Environmental Approvals ........................................................................................................ 25
1.5
Scope of this Plan ................................................................................................................... 26
1.6
Purpose of this Plan ................................................................................................................ 26
1.7
2.0
3.0
1.6.1
Legislative Requirements ........................................................................................ 26
1.6.2
Requirements .......................................................................................................... 27
1.6.3
Hierarchy of Documentation .................................................................................... 29
1.6.4
Stakeholder Consultation ........................................................................................ 31
1.6.5
Public Availability ..................................................................................................... 32
Format of the Plan .................................................................................................................. 33
Applicable Environmental Legislation .......................................................................................... 34

2.1
Regulatory Framework............................................................................................................ 34
2.2
Codes of Practice .................................................................................................................... 36
Description of Activities ................................................................................................................. 37

3.1
Location................................................................................................................................... 37
3.2
Activity Overview ..................................................................................................................... 39
3.3
Mobilisation ............................................................................................................................. 39
3.4
Pipeline Surveys ..................................................................................................................... 40
3.5
Offshore Pipelay ..................................................................................................................... 40
3.6
3.5.1
Shallow Water Pipelay............................................................................................. 40
3.5.2
Deep Water Pipelay................................................................................................. 41
Offshore Pipeline Stabilisation ................................................................................................ 41

3.6.1
Trenching and Jetting .............................................................................................. 41
3.6.2
Rock-bolting ............................................................................................................. 42
3.6.3
Rock Installation ...................................................................................................... 42
3.7
Riser Installation and Installation of Concrete Mattresses ...................................................... 43
3.8
Intertidal Pipeline Installation .................................................................................................. 43
3.9
Pre-commissioning ................................................................................................................. 44
3.10 Activity Schedule ..................................................................................................................... 46

4.0
Description of the Environment..................................................................................................... 47

4.1
Physical Environment ............................................................................................................. 47

4.1.1
Climate..................................................................................................................... 47
4.1.2
Oceanography ......................................................................................................... 47

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4.3
5.0
4.1.3
Bathymetry ...............................................................................................................47
4.1.4
Topography ..............................................................................................................48
4.1.5
Geology and Surficial Sediments ............................................................................48
4.1.6
Water Quality ...........................................................................................................48
Biological Environment............................................................................................................49
4.2.1
Benthic Habitats .......................................................................................................49
4.2.2
Fauna .......................................................................................................................64
Socio-economic Environment .................................................................................................83

4.3.1
Cultural Heritage ......................................................................................................83
4.3.2
Conservation Areas .................................................................................................87
4.3.3
Petroleum Development ..........................................................................................89
4.3.4
Commercial Shipping...............................................................................................89
4.3.5
Commercial Fisheries and Aquaculture...................................................................89
4.3.6
Marine-based Tourism .............................................................................................90
Environmental Risk Assessment and Management Measures ..................................................91

5.1
Overview .................................................................................................................................91
5.2
Marine and Terrestrial Disturbance Footprints......................................................................110
5.3
Potential Impacts to Marine Turtles ......................................................................................112
5.4
Physical Presence.................................................................................................................113
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.4.1
Fauna Interaction ...................................................................................................113
5.4.2
Artificial Light .........................................................................................................115
5.4.3
Noise and Vibration ...............................................................................................116
5.4.4
Interference with Other Users ................................................................................117
Installation Activities ..............................................................................................................117

5.5.1
Disturbance of Benthic Habitats ............................................................................117
5.5.2
Anchoring and Mooring..........................................................................................119
5.5.3
Turbidity and Sedimentation ..................................................................................127
5.5.4
Disturbance of Potential Acid Sulfate Soils ...........................................................129
5.5.5
Erosion ...................................................................................................................130
5.5.6
Site Reinstatement ................................................................................................130
Disturbance of Cultural Heritage Sites ..................................................................................131

5.6.1
Shipwrecks ............................................................................................................131
5.6.2
Indigenous Heritage Sites......................................................................................132
Introduction of Non-indigenous Species ...............................................................................133

5.7.1
Ballast Water .........................................................................................................133
5.7.2
Biofouling ...............................................................................................................133
5.7.3
Introduction and/or Spread of Weeds ....................................................................134
Discharges to Sea .................................................................................................................135
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5.8.1
Deck Drainage ....................................................................................................... 135
5.8.2
Sewage, Greywater and Putrescible Wastes ........................................................ 135
5.8.3
Equipment and Machinery Space ......................................................................... 136
5.8.4
Cooling Water ........................................................................................................ 136
Disposal of Wastes ............................................................................................................... 136

5.9.1
Non-hazardous and Hazardous Waste ................................................................. 136
5.9.2
Welding and Coating Debris .................................................................................. 137
5.9.3
Hydrotest Water ..................................................................................................... 138
5.10 Atmospheric Emissions.........................................................................................................138

5.10.1
Combustion Emissions .......................................................................................... 138
5.10.2
Ozone Depleting Substances ................................................................................ 139
5.10.3
Dust ....................................................................................................................... 139
5.11 Unplanned Events ................................................................................................................. 140
6.0
7.0
5.11.1
Spills and Leaks .................................................................................................... 140
5.11.2
Loss of Equipment and Materials from Flooding of the Work Area ....................... 158
5.11.3
Unplanned Discharge of Chemically Treated Water ............................................. 158
5.11.4
Fire.........................................................................................................................159
Objectives, Performance Standards and Relevant Documentation ........................................ 160

6.1
Overview ............................................................................................................................... 160
6.2
Objectives ............................................................................................................................. 160
6.3
Performance Standards ........................................................................................................160
6.4
Relevant Documentation....................................................................................................... 160
Implementation .............................................................................................................................. 164

7.1
Environmental Policy ............................................................................................................ 164
7.2
Environmental Management Documentation........................................................................ 164
7.3
7.2.1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 164
7.2.2
Chevron ABU OE Documentation ......................................................................... 164
7.2.3
Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline Documentation ........... 165
Role and Responsibilities...................................................................................................... 167

7.3.1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 167
7.3.2
Gorgon Development Director ............................................................................... 167
7.3.3
Gorgon Upstream Construction Manager ............................................................. 167
7.3.4
Gorgon Environmental Program Team Leader ..................................................... 167
7.3.5
Contract Project Manager...................................................................................... 167
7.3.6
All Personnel.......................................................................................................... 168
7.4
Training and Inductions......................................................................................................... 168
7.5
Audit and Review .................................................................................................................. 169

7.5.1
Internal Auditing ..................................................................................................... 169

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7.6
7.7
8.0
External Auditing....................................................................................................169
Environmental Survey and Monitoring ..................................................................................170

7.6.1
Pre-Installation Survey...........................................................................................170
7.6.2
Installation Monitoring ............................................................................................170
7.6.3
Post-Installation Survey .........................................................................................171
Reporting ...............................................................................................................................171
7.7.1
Compliance Reporting ...........................................................................................171
7.7.2
Environmental Performance Reporting .................................................................171
7.7.3
Routine Internal and External Reporting ...............................................................171
7.7.4
Incident Response and Reporting .........................................................................172
7.8
Control of Documentation and Records ................................................................................174
7.9
Review of the Plan ................................................................................................................175
References .....................................................................................................................................176
Appendix 1
Commitment Register .........................................................................................181
List of Tables
Table 1-1 Requirements of this Plan .........................................................................................................27
Table 2-1 Western Australian Legislative Requirements ..........................................................................34
Table 2-2 Commonwealth Legislative Requirements ................................................................................35
Table 3-1 Indicative Schedule of Activities ................................................................................................46
Table 4-1 Vegetation Associations Identified in the Intertidal Zone ..........................................................55
Table 4-2 Protected Dolphin Species that may Occur in the Vicinity of the DomGas Pipeline .................65
Table 4-3 Protected Whale Species that may Occur in the Vicinity of the DomGas Pipeline ...................66
Table 4-4 Protected Marine Turtles that are Likely to Occur in the Vicinity of the DomGas Pipeline .......68
Table 4-5 Proximity of Turtle Nesting Beaches in the Great Sandy and Passage Islands Groups to
the DomGas Pipeline Route .................................................................................................69
Table 4-6 Protected Sharks that may Occur in the Vicinity of the DomGas Pipeline ................................73
Table 4-7 Avifauna Species Observed in Proximity to the DomGas Pipeline Route in the Great
Sandy and Passage Islands Groups ....................................................................................74
Table 4-8 Protected Avifauna that may Occur in the Vicinity of the DomGas Pipeline .............................78
Table 5-1 Risk Levels and Risk Tolerability1 .............................................................................................93
Table 5-2 Risk Register .............................................................................................................................95
Table 5-3 Potential Stressors to Marine Turtles During Installation of the DomGas Pipeline .................112
Table 5-4 Potential Spill Scenarios..........................................................................................................151
Table 5-5 Spill Response Capability........................................................................................................153
Table 6-1 Objectives, Performance Standards and Relevant Documentation ........................................161
Table 7-1 Incident Reporting Requirements ............................................................................................173
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List of Figures
Figure 1-1 Location of the Greater Gorgon Area ...................................................................................... 23
Figure 1-2 Location of the Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline .............................. 24
Figure 1-3
Hierarchy of Gorgon Gas Development Environmental Documentation ................................ 30
Figure 1-4 Deliverable Development, Review, and Approval Flow Chart ................................................. 32
Figure 3-1 Location of the DomGas Pipeline ............................................................................................ 38
Figure 4-1 Benthic Habitat Mapping for the DomGas Pipeline at Barrow Island ...................................... 50
Figure 4-2 Benthic Habitat Mapping along the DomGas Pipeline between Barrow Island and the
Mainland ............................................................................................................................... 51
Figure 4-3 Benthic Habitat Mapping for the DomGas Pipeline near the Mainland Shore-Crossing ......... 52
Figure 4-4 Photographs of Vegetation Associations Identified in the Intertidal Zone ............................... 58
Figure 4-5 DomGas Pipeline Vegetation Mapping within the Intertidal Zone ........................................... 63
Figure 4-6 Flatback Turtle Internesting Tracks from Barrow Island for 20072011 near the DomGas
Pipeline Route ...................................................................................................................... 70
Figure 4-7 Remnants of Ballast Rock from Maceys Wreck amongst Mangroves near the DomGas
Pipeline Shore-crossing ....................................................................................................... 84
Figure 4-8 Cultural Heritage Sites along the DomGas Pipeline Route within the Intertidal Zone ............. 86
Figure 4-9 Conservation Areas within the Region of the DomGas Pipeline ............................................. 88
Figure 5-1 Chevron Integrated Risk Prioritization Matrix .......................................................................... 92
Figure 5-2 Marine Disturbance Footprint for the DomGas Pipeline ........................................................ 111
Figure 5-3 Indicative Anchoring Touch-Down Distance and Seabed Disturbance ................................. 120
Figure 5-4 Typical 8-point Mooring Pattern for Shallow Water and Deep Water Pipelay Barges........... 120
Figure 5-5 Indicative Anchoring Areas near Barrow Island ..................................................................... 121
Figure 5-6 Indicative Anchoring Areas near the Mainland Shore-Crossing ............................................ 122
Figure 5-7 Typical Mooring Pattern for the Deep Water Pipelay Barge near Coral at the Barrow
Island Jetty ......................................................................................................................... 124
Figure 5-8 Typical Mooring Pattern for the Deep Water Pipelay Barge at Coral Pinnacle near
Barrow Island...................................................................................................................... 125
Figure 5-9 Typical Mooring Pattern for the Deep Water Pipelay Barge at Coral Pinnacle along
Offshore DomGas Pipeline Route ...................................................................................... 126
Figure 5-10 Predicted Probability of Surface Films >0.15 g/m2 from a 200 m3 Diesel Spill at KP 0
during Winter Months .........................................................................................................142
Figure 5-11 Predicted Probability of Surface Films >0.15 g/m2 from a 2.5 m3 Fuel Oil Spill at KP 25
Figure 5-12 Predicted Probability of Surface Films >0.15 g/m2 from a 200 m3 Fuel Oil Spill at KP 25
Figure 5-13 Predicted Probability of Surface Films >0.15 g/m2 from a 2.5 m3 Diesel Spill at KP 50
Figure 5-14
Predicted Probability of Surface Films >0.15 g/m2 from a 200 m3 Diesel Spill at KP 50
Figure 7-1 ABU Policy 530 ...................................................................................................................... 166

Figure 7-2 Management Organisation and Communication Lines .......................................................... 168

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Terminology, Definitions and Abbreviations

Terms, definitions and abbreviations used in this document are listed below. These align with
the terms, definitions and abbreviations defined in Schedule 2 of the Western Australian Gorgon
Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline Ministerial Implementation Statements No. 800
and No. 769 respectively (Statement No. 800 and 769) and the Commonwealth Gorgon Gas
Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline Ministerial Approvals (EPBC Reference:
2003/1294, 2008/4178, and 2005/2184).
Micrometre. 1 m = 10-6 metre = 0.000001 metre or one millionth

of a metre.
ABU
Australasia Business Unit
ADIOS
Automated Data Inquiry for Oil Spills
AEMT
Asset Emergency Management Team
AFC
Approved for Construction
AHD
Australian Height Datum
AIC
Australian Interaction Consultants
ALARP
As Low As Reasonably Practicable

Defined as a level of risk that is not intolerable, and cannot be
reduced further without the expenditure of costs that are grossly
disproportionate to the benefit gained.
AMOSC
Australian Marine Oil Spill Centre
AMSA
Australian Maritime Safety Authority
APASA
Asia Pacific Applied Science Associates
APIA
Australian Pipeline Industry Association
APPEA
Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association
AQIS
Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service
ARI
Assessment on Referral Information
AS
Australian Standard
ASBU
Australasian Strategic Business Unit
ASS
Acid Sulfate Soil
ASSMP
Acid Sulfate Soil Management Plan
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At risk
Being at risk of Material Environmental Harm or Serious

Environmental Harm and/or, for the purposes of the EPBC Act
relevant listed threatened species, threatened ecological
communities and listed migratory species, at risk of Material
Environmental Harm or Serious Environmental Harm.
ATV
All Terrain Vehicle
Avifauna
Birds of a particular region
Bathymetric
Relating to measurements of the depths of oceans or lakes
Benthic
Living upon or in the sea floor
Biocide
Any substance that can destroy living organisms
Biofouling
Aquatic organisms attached on or in a hull, including the internal

seawater pipe work, anchor well, cable locker, bilges, etc.
Biomass
The total mass or amount of living organisms in a particular area

or volume.
BOD
Biological Oxygen Demand
Bombora
Raised, dome-shaped, limestone feature, >1 m high, often

formed by coral of the genus Porites.
BRUV
Baited Remote Underwater Video system
Bund
An area of containment, such as a dam, wall, or other artificial

embankment.
Caisson
A large watertight chamber used for construction under water.
CAMBA
ChinaAustralia Migratory Bird Agreement
Cetacean
Various aquatic (mainly marine) mammals of the order Cetacea,

(including whales, dolphins and porpoises) characterised by a
nearly hairless body, front limbs modified into broad flippers and a
flat notched tail.
CFCs
Chlorofluorocarbons
CH4
Methane
Chevron Australia
CITES
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of

Wildlife and Flora 1973.
CO
Carbon monoxide
CO2
Carbon dioxide

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Construction
Construction includes any Proposal-related (or action-related)

construction and commissioning activities within the Terrestrial
and Marine Disturbance Footprints, excluding investigatory works
such as, but not limited to, geotechnical, geophysical, biological
and cultural heritage surveys, baseline monitoring surveys and
technology trials.
CPMM
CITIC Pacific Mining Management
CS1
Compressor Station 1 on the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas

Pipeline
Cth
Commonwealth of Australia
DBNGP
Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline
DEC
Former Western Australian Department of Environment and

Conservation
Demersal
Living on the sea floor or just above it
DER
Western Australian Department of Environment Regulation
Diurnal
Daily
DMP
Western Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum
DomGas
Domestic Gas
DoT
Western Australia Department of Transport
DotE
Commonwealth Department of the Environment
DPaW
Western Australian Department of Parks and Wildlife
Dry Break Coupling
A coupling design to allow an operator to connect/disconnect

hoses manually without spillage.
Easement
A right held by the proponent to make use of the land of another

for the installation and operation of a pipeline.
Ebb Tide
The period between high tide and the next low tide in which the
sea is receding.
Ecological Element
Element listed in listed in Condition 14.2 of Statement No. 800,

Condition 12.2 of Statement No. 769 and Condition 11.2 of EPBC
Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178
EIS/ERMP
Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Review and

Management Programme (for the Proposed Gorgon Gas
Development dated September 2005) as amended or
supplemented from time to time
EMP
Environmental Management Plan
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Endemic
Unique to an area; found nowhere else
Environmental Harm
Has the meaning given by Part 3A of the Environmental

Protection Act 1986 (WA)
EP Act
Western Australian Environmental Protection Act 1986
EPA
Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority
EPBC Act
Commonwealth Environment
Conservation Act 1999
EPBC Reference:
2003/1294
Commonwealth Ministerial Approval (for the Gorgon Gas

Development) as amended or replaced from time to time
EPBC Reference:
2005/2184
Commonwealth Ministerial Approval (for the Jansz Feed Gas

Pipeline) as amended or replaced from time to time
EPBC Reference:
2008/4178
Commonwealth Ministerial Approval (for the Revised Gorgon Gas

Development) as amended or replaced from time to time
EPCM
Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management
ERT
Emergency Response Team
Flood Tide
The period between low tide and the next high tide in which the
sea is rising.
g/m2
Grams per square metre
Geotextile
Permeable fabric used as a soil reinforcement agent and as a

filter medium; typically made from polypropylene or polyester.
GIS
Geographic Information System
Gorgon Gas Development
The Gorgon Gas Development as approved under Statement

No. 800 and EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178 as
amended or replaced from time to time
Greenhouse Gases
Components of the atmosphere that contribute to the greenhouse

effect. These include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4) sulfur
hexafluoride (SF6) and nitrous oxide (N2O).
Ground Truth
To verify the correctness of remote sensing information by use of

ancillary information such as field studies.
ha
Hectare
Habitat
The area or areas in which an organism and/or assemblage of

organisms lives. It includes the abiotic factors (e.g. substrate and
topography) and the biotic factors.

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Hatchling
Newly hatched marine turtle. This period refers to the stage

between hatching from the egg shell and feeding offshore during
which the neonate turtle uncurls and absorbs the egg yolk,
emerges on to the beach surface, crawls across the beach and
swims offshore to begin feeding, ceasing reliance on its internal
yolk sac. At this stage the turtle is termed a post-hatchling.
HCFC
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons
HES
Health, Environment and Safety
Hot Work
Any activity in a restricted/designated area, which either uses or

could generate a fire through a naked flame, heat or sparks.
Hydrocarbons
A large class of organic compounds composed of hydrogen and

carbon. Crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas condensate are
all mixtures of various hydrocarbons.
Hydrotest
Method whereby water is pressurised within pipes and vessels to

detect leaks.
IBC
Intermediate Bulk Container
IMO
International Maritime Organization
ISO
International Organization for Standardization
IUCN
International Union for Conservation of Nature
JAMBA
JapanAustralia Migratory Bird Agreement
Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline
The Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline as approved in Statement No. 769

and EPBC Reference: 2005/2184 as amended or replaced from
time to time
JHA
Job Hazard Analysis
KJVG
Kellogg Joint Venture Gorgon
km
Kilometre
KP
Kilometre Point
kVa
Kilovolt-ampere
Litre
Light Attenuation
The absorption and scattering of light underwater
Littoral
A shore; the zone between high tide and low tide; of, or related to
the shore, especially the seashore.
LNG
Liquefied Natural Gas
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Metre
m/s
Metres per second
m2
Square metres
m3
Cubic metres
Macroalgae
Benthic marine plants that are non-flowering and lack roots,

stems and vascular tissue. Can be seen without the aid of a
magnification; includes large seaweeds.
Macro-invertebrates
An invertebrate animal (an animal without a backbone [vertebral

column]) large enough to be seen without the aid of
magnification; includes sponges, crinoids, hydroids, sea pens,
sea whips, gorgonians, snails, clams, crayfish and sea
cucumbers.
Management Triggers
Are quantitative, or where this is demonstrated to be not

practicable, qualitative matters above or below whichever
relevant additional management measures must be considered.
Marine Disturbance
Footprint
The area of the seabed to be disturbed by construction or

operations activities associated with the Marine Facilities listed in
Condition 14.3 of Statement No. 800, and Condition 11.3 in
EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178 (excepting that area
of the seabed to be disturbed by the generation of turbidity and
sedimentation from dredging and dredge spoil disposal) as set
out in the Coastal and Marine Baseline State Report required
under Condition 14.2 of Statement No. 800, and Condition 11.2 of
EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178.
Marine Facilities
In relation to Statement No. 800 and EPBC Reference:

2003/1294 and 2008/4178, the Marine Facilities are the:
Materials Offloading Facility (MOF)
LNG Jetty
Dredge Spoil Disposal Ground
Offshore Feed Gas Pipeline System
Domestic Gas Pipeline
For the purposes of Statement No. 800, Marine Facilities also

include:
Marine upgrade of the existing WAPET landing.
MARPOL
The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution From

Ships, 1973 as modified by the Protocol of 1978. Also known as
MARPOL 73/78.
Material Environmental
Harm
Environmental Harm that is neither trivial nor negligible.
MDF
Marine Disturbance Footprint

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Megafauna
Large vertebrate animals
MEPC
Marine Environment Protection Committee
Metrology
Measurement of pipeline to ensure alignment for tie-in (e.g. with

the riser).
mg/L
Milligrams per litre
mm
Millimetre
MOF
Materials Offloading Facility
MOPP
Marine Oil Pollution Plan
MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheet.

A widely used system for
cataloguing information on substances, such as chemicals,
chemical compounds, and chemical mixtures. MSDS information
may include instructions for the safe use and potential hazards
associated with a particular material or product.
MTPA
Million Tonnes Per Annum
NDT
Non-destructive Testing
Neap Tide
A less than average tide occurring at the first and third quarters of
the moon.
Nearshore
Close to shore; or within three nautical miles of Barrow Island.
Neritic
The neritic zone, also called the sublittoral zone, is the part of the
ocean extending from the low tide mark to the edge of the
continental shelf, with a relatively shallow depth of <150 m in
north-western Australia.
NIS
Non-indigenous species
nm
Nautical miles
NOx
Nitrogen Oxides (NO and NO2)
NTU
Nephelometric Turbidity Unit
NZS
New Zealand Standard
ODS
Ozone Depleting Substances
OE
Operational Excellence
OEMS
Operational Excellence Management System
OSA
Oiled Shoreline Assessment
OSMP
Operational and Scientific Monitoring Plan
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OSRL
Oil Spill Response Limited
Oxygen Scavenger
Chemical substance added to a mixture to remove or absorb

oxygen and inhibit corrosion.
Ozone Depleting
Substances
Include:
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
Halon
Carbon tetrachloride
Methyl chloroform
Hydrobromofluorocarbons (HBFCs)
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)
Methyl bromide
Bromochloromethane (BCM)
PASS
Potential Acid Sulfate Soils
Pelagic
Living in the open sea rather than in coastal or inland waters.
PER
Public Environmental Review for the Gorgon Gas Development

Revised and Expanded Proposal dated September 2008, as
amended or supplemented from time to time.
Performance Standards
Are matters which are developed for assessing performance, not

compliance, and are quantitative targets or where that is
demonstrated to be not practicable, qualitative targets, against
which progress towards achievement of the objectives of
conditions can be measured
Pig
Pipeline Inspection Gauge. A device that is inserted into and

travels the length of a pipeline, driven by variety of fluids including
compressed air, nitrogen, water, etc
PMMC
Pilbara Mesquite Management Committee
POWBONS
Pollution of Waters by Oil and Noxious Substances
ppb
Parts Per Billion
Practicable
In relation to EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178, in

considering whether a draft Plan meets the requirements of these
conditions, the Minister will determine what is practicable (where
the relevant condition includes that term) having regard to local
conditions and circumstances including but not limited to
personnel safety, weather or geographical conditions, costs,
environmental benefit and the current state of scientific and
technical knowledge

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Priority Flora
Priority flora is a non-legislative category aimed to manage those

plant taxa listed by the DPaW on the basis that they are known
from only a few collections, or a few sites, but which have not
been adequately surveyed.
Such flora may be rare or
threatened, but cannot be considered for declaration as rare flora
until such survey work has been undertaken
PVC
Polyvinylchloride
QMS
Quarantine Management System
Recfishwest
Western Australian Recreational and Sportsfishing Council
Reference Site
Specific areas of the environment, that are not at risk of being

affected by the proposal (or action) or existing developments, that
can be used to determine the natural state, including natural
variability, of environmental attributes such as coral health or
water quality
Rehabilitation
The ongoing management and monitoring of the site after

reinstatement works are completed and handover of the site has
been accepted by Chevron Australia
Reinstatement
Clean up and reconstruction of a site or area to mimic preexisting landform.
ROKAMBA
Republic of KoreaAustralia Migratory Bird Agreement
ROV
Remotely Operated Vehicle
ROW
Right of Way. The strip of land or area along the onshore

(intertidal) pipeline alignment that encompasses the pipelines,
trenches, access tracks, stockpiles and associated features and
in which the pipeline construction activities will be completed.
RPS BBG
RPS Bowman Bishaw Gorham
Seagrass
Benthic marine plants, which have roots, stems, leaves and

inconspicuous flowers with fruits and seeds much like terrestrial
flowering plants. Unrelated to seaweed.
Serious Environmental
Harm
Environmental harm that is:

a)
irreversible, of a high impact or on a wide scale; or
b)
significant or in an area of high conservation value or special

significance and is neither trivial nor negligible
Sessile
Permanently attached directly to the substratum by its base (i.e.

immobile), without a stalk or stem
SEWPaC
Former
Commonwealth
Department
of
Sustainability,
Environment, Water, Population and Communities
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S-lay
Method of pipelay where the pipeline is laid from the Pipelay

Barge using tensioner, stinger and roller support systems. From
the stern of the Pipelay Barge, the pipeline curves downward to
the seafloor in an 'S-shaped' configuration.
SO2
Sulfur dioxide
SOPEP
Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan
spp.
Species (plural)
Spring Tide
The highest tides in a lunar month, occurring near new and full
moons.
SSC
Suspended Sediment Concentrations
State Waters
The marine environment within three nautical miles of the coast of

Barrow Island or the mainland of Western Australia.
Statement No. 748
Western Australian Ministerial Implementation Statement No. 748

(for the Gorgon Gas Development) as amended from time to time
[superseded by Statement No. 800]
Statement No. 769

(for the Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline) as amended from time to time
Statement No. 800

(for the Gorgon Gas Development) as amended from time to time
Statement No. 865

(for the Gorgon Gas Development) as amended from time to
time.
Stinger
A steel structure extending from the stern of the Pipelay Barge,

equipped with rollers, to support and control the bend of the
pipeline during pipeline installation
Stringing
The process whereby multiple sections of pipe are joined together

to form the pipeline.
Substrate
The surface a plant or animal lives upon. The substrate can

include biotic or abiotic materials. For example, encrusting algae
that lives on a rock can be substrate for another animal that lives
above the algae on the rock.
Surficial
Of or pertaining to the surface.
TAPL
Texaco Australia Pty. Ltd.
Taxon (plural: taxa)
A taxon (plural taxa), or taxonomic unit, is a name designating an

organism or a group of organisms
TBC
To be confirmed
TDF
Terrestrial Disturbance Footprint

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Terrestrial Disturbance
Footprint (TDF)
The area to be disturbed by construction or operations activities

associated with the Terrestrial Facilities listed in Condition 6.3 of
Statement No. 800, and Condition 5.2 of EPBC Reference:
2003/1294 and 2008/4178.
Terrestrial Facilities
In relation to Statement No. 800 and EPBC Reference:

2003/1294 and 2008/4178, the terrestrial facilities are the:
Gas Treatment Plant
Carbon Dioxide Injection System
Associated Terrestrial Infrastructure forming part of the

Proposal (Action)
Areas impacted for seismic data acquisition
Onshore Feed Gas Pipeline System.
Topsides
All parts of a vessel that are not regularly immersed or wetted

with seawater during normal operation
TPH
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon
Turbidity
The cloudiness or haziness of a fluid caused by individual

particles (suspended solids) that are generally invisible to the
naked eye, similar to smoke in air. The measurement of turbidity
is a key test of water quality
UN
United Nations
Vegetation Association
Comprises unique flora assemblages, or unique vegetation

communities, that help to identify the association
VOC
Volatile Organic Compounds; organic chemical compounds that

have high enough vapour pressures under normal conditions to
vaporise and enter the atmosphere.
WA
Western Australia
WAFIC
Western Australia Fishing Industry Council
WAPET
West Australian Petroleum Pty Ltd.
WAPET Landing
Proper name referring to the site of the barge landing existing on

the east coast of Barrow Island prior to the date of Statement
No. 800.
Water Winning
Harvesting water to carry out works. Often this consists of a

pump spread located under water (i.e. ocean or lake) returning
water to the work site
Wet buckle
A buckle that leads to localised collapse of a pipeline, which in

turn results in fracturing of the pipeline wall, allowing seawater to
flood the pipeline
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All parts of a vessel that are regularly immersed or wetted with

seawater during normal operation
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1.0
Introduction
1.1
Proponent
Chevron Australia Pty Ltd (Chevron Australia) is the proponent and the person taking the action
for the Gorgon Gas Development on behalf of the following companies (collectively known as
the Gorgon Joint Venturers):
Chevron (TAPL) Pty Ltd
Shell Development (Australia) Pty Ltd
Mobil Australia Resources Company Pty Limited
Osaka Gas Gorgon Pty Ltd
Tokyo Gas Gorgon Pty Ltd
Chubu Electric Power Gorgon Pty Ltd
pursuant to Statement No. 800 and EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178.
Chevron Australia is also the proponent and the person taking the action for the Jansz Feed
Gas Pipeline on behalf of the Gorgon Joint Venturers, pursuant to Statement No. 769, and
EPBC Reference: 2005/2184.
1.2
Project
Chevron Australia proposes to develop the gas reserves of the Greater Gorgon Area (Figure
1-1).
Subsea gathering systems and subsea pipelines will be installed to deliver feed gas from the
Gorgon and JanszIo gas fields to the west coast of Barrow Island. The feed gas pipeline
system will be buried as it traverses from the west coast to the east coast of the Island where
the system will tie in to the Gas Treatment Plant located at Town Point. The Gas Treatment
Plant will comprise three Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) trains capable of producing a nominal
capacity of five Million Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA) per train. The Gas Treatment Plant will also
produce condensate and domestic gas. Carbon dioxide (CO2), which occurs naturally in the
feed gas, will be separated during the production process. As part of the Gorgon Gas
Development, Chevron Australia will inject the separated CO2 into deep formations below
Barrow Island. The LNG and condensate will be loaded from a dedicated jetty offshore from
Town Point and then transported by dedicated carriers to international markets. Gas for
domestic use will be exported by a pipeline from Town Point to the domestic gas collection and
distribution network on the mainland (Figure 1-2).
1.3
Location
The Gorgon gas field is located approximately 130 km and the JanszIo field approximately
200 km off the north-west coast of Western Australia. Barrow Island is located off the Pilbara
coast 85 km north-north-east of the town of Onslow and 140 km west of Karratha.
The domestic gas pipeline (DomGas pipeline) extends approximately 60 km offshore from the
LNG Jetty on the east coast of Barrow Island to the mainland shore-crossing, approximately
90 km north-east of Onslow and 120 km south-east of Karratha. On the mainland, the DomGas
pipeline extends parallel and adjacent to the existing Apache easement, through a 12 km
intertidal zone and an 18 km onshore area to a meter station and then approximately 1.5 km to
the tie-in to the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline (DBNGP).
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1.4

Environmental Approvals
The initial Gorgon Gas Development was assessed through an Environmental Impact
Statement/Environmental Review and Management Programme (EIS/ERMP) assessment
process (Chevron Australia 2005, 2006).
The initial Gorgon Gas Development was approved by the Western Australian State Minister for
the Environment on 6 September 2007 by way of Ministerial Implementation Statement No. 748
(Statement No. 748) and the Commonwealth Minister for the Environment and Water
Resources on 3 October 2007 (EPBC Reference: 2003/1294).
In May 2008, under section 45C of the Western Australian Environmental Protection Act 1986
(EP Act), the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) approved some minor changes to the
Gorgon Gas Development that it considered not to result in a significant, detrimental,
environmental effect in addition to, or different from, the effect of the original proposal
(EPA 2008). The approved changes are:
excavation of a berthing pocket at the Barge (WAPET) Landing facility
installation of additional communications facilities (microwave communications towers)
relocation of the seawater intake
modification to the seismic monitoring program.
In September 2008, Chevron Australia sought both State and Commonwealth approval through
a Public Environment Review (PER) assessment process (Chevron Australia 2008) for the
Revised and Expanded Gorgon Gas Development to make some changes to Key Proposal
Characteristics of the initial Gorgon Gas Development, as outlined below:
addition of a five MTPA LNG train, increasing the number of LNG trains from two to
three
expansion of the CO2 Injection System, increasing the number of injection wells and
surface drill locations
extension of the causeway and the Materials Offloading Facility (MOF) into deeper
water.
The Revised and Expanded Gorgon Gas Development was approved by the Western Australian
State Minister for the Environment on 10 August 2009 by way of Ministerial Implementation
Statement No. 800 (Statement No. 800). Statement No. 800 also superseded Statement
No. 748 as the approval for the initial Gorgon Gas Development. Statement No. 800 therefore
provides approval for both the initial Gorgon Gas Development and the Revised and Expanded
Gorgon Gas Development, which together are known as the Gorgon Gas Development.
Amendments to Statement No. 800 Conditions 18, 20 and 21 under Section 46 of the EP Act
were approved by the Western Australian State Minister for the Environment on 7 June 2011 by
way of Ministerial Implementation Statement No. 865 (Statement No. 865).
However,
implementation of the Gorgon Gas Development will continue to be in accordance with
Statement No. 800.
On 26 August 2009, the then Commonwealth Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the
Arts issued approval for the Revised and Expanded Gorgon Gas Development (EPBC
Reference: 2008/4178) and varied the conditions for the initial Gorgon Gas Development
(EPBC Reference: 2003/1294).
Since the Revised and Expanded Gorgon Gas Development was approved, further minor
changes have also been made and/or approved to the Gorgon Gas Development and are now
also part of the Development. Further changes may also be made/approved in the future. This
Plan relates to any such changes, and where necessary this document will be specifically
revised to address the impacts of those changes.
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The Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline was assessed via Environmental Impact Statement/Assessment
on Referral Information (ARI) and EPBC Referral assessment processes (Mobil Australia 2005,
2006).
The Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline was approved by the Western Australian State Minister for the
Environment on 28 May 2008 by way of Ministerial Implementation Statement No. 769
(Statement No. 769) and the Commonwealth Minister for the Environment and Water
Resources on 22 March 2006 (EPBC Reference: 2005/2184).
This Plan covers the Gorgon Gas Development as approved under Statement No. 800 and as
approved by EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and EPBC Reference: 2008/4178.
1.5
Scope of this Plan
This Plan has been prepared to ensure that the installation and pre-commissioning of the
DomGas pipeline as described in Section 3.0 is conducted in a manner that protects
environmental values and reduces impacts to the environment as far as practicable.
The scope of this Plan covers the installation of the DomGas pipeline, offshore from the LNG
Jetty on the east coast of Barrow Island to the Australian mainland shore-crossing, and within
the intertidal zone on the mainland.
Onshore installation of the DomGas pipeline and meter station is addressed in the Mainland
Onshore Domestic Gas Pipeline Environmental Management Plan (Chevron Australia 2011a, as
amended from time to time).
1.6
Purpose of this Plan
1.6.1 Legislative Requirements

1.6.1.1
Petroleum Legislation
This Plan is presented for approval/acceptance under the Western Australian (WA) Petroleum
(Submerged Lands) Act 1982.
This Plan is also required under Condition 7 of the DomGas Onshore Pipeline Licence (PL 92)
and Condition 7 of the DomGas Offshore Pipeline Licence (TPL/24).
1.6.1.2
State Ministerial Conditions
This Plan is required under Condition 23.1 of Statement No. 800, which is quoted below:
23.1) Prior to the commencement of construction of the Feed Gas Pipeline System and
Domestic Gas Pipeline respectively, the Proponent shall prepare and submit to the Minister
an Offshore Gas Pipeline Installation Management Plan (the Plan) that meets the objectives
set out in Condition 23.3 and the requirements set out in Condition 23.4, as determined by
the Minister.
1.6.1.3
Commonwealth Ministerial Conditions
This Plan satisfies the requirements of Condition 16.1 of EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and
2008/4178, which is quoted below:
16.1) Prior to commencement of installation of the Feed Gas Pipeline System in State
waters and Domestic Gas Pipeline respectively, the person taking the action must submit to
the Minister, for approval, an Offshore Gas Pipeline Installation Management Plan (the
Plan) that meets the objectives and requirements set out in this Condition.
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1.6.2 Requirements
The requirements of this Plan, as stated in Statement No. 800, EPBC Reference: 2003/1294
and 2008/4178, are listed in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1 Requirements of this Plan

Ministerial
Condition
Statement
No. 800
EPBC
Reference:
2003/1294
and
2008/4178
Condition
No.
Requirements
Section
Reference in this
Plan
23.2
The Proponent shall consult with DPaW, DER, DotE

and DMP
Section 1.6.4
23.4 (i)
Management measures to reduce the impacts from

pipeline installation activities as far as practicable
Section 5.0
23.4 (ii)
Management measures to ensure that pipeline

installation activities do not cause Material or Serious
Environmental Harm outside the Terrestrial and
Marine Disturbance Footprints
Section 5.0
23.4 (iii)
Performance Standards against which achievement

of the objectives of this condition can be determined
Section 6.0
23.5 (i)
The generation and dispersion of turbidity associated

with pipeline installation activities
Section 5.5.3
23.5 (ii)
Direct disturbance of habitat
Section 5.5.1.1
23.5 (iii)
Preventing harm to, or fatalities of turtles
Sections 5.4.1,
5.4.2, and 5.4.3
23.5 (iv)
Program for pre and post pipeline installation seafloor

survey of the Marine Disturbance Footprint and the
areas at risk of Material or Serious Environmental
Harm due to the construction of the pipeline in State
waters
Section 7.6
23.5 (v)
Details of mooring pattern design, including range

and bearing from fairleads of individual anchor drops
to show how the mooring pattern has been designed
to limit impacts in coral habitat areas within State
waters
Section 5.5.2
23.5 (vi)
Details of typical mooring pattern design for other

than coral habitat areas within State waters
Section 5.5.2
23.5 (vii)
Procedures to minimise as far as practicable the

impacts resulting from anchoring, wire and chain
sweep, and wash from thrusters and propellers, on
benthic communities
Sections 5.5.2 and

5.5.3.4
23.5 (viii)
Details of proposed hydrotest water discharge and

how this will be managed to avoid Material or Serious
Harm to the marine environment
Section 5.9.3
23.5 (ix)
A marine monitoring program to detect changes to

ecological elements outside the Marine Disturbance
Footprint for the Offshore Gas Pipeline identified in
14.3v
Section 7.6.2
3.2.1
A description of the EPBC listed species and their

habitat likely to be impacted by the components of
the action which are the subject of that plan
Section 4.2.2
3.2.2
An assessment of the risk to these species from the

components of the action the subject of that plan
Sections 5.4.1,
5.4.2, and 5.4.3

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Ministerial
Condition
Condition
No.
Section
Reference in this
Plan
Requirements
3.2.3
Details of the management measures proposed in

relation to these species if it is a requirement of the
condition requiring that plan
Sections 5.4.1,
5.4.2, and 5.4.3
3.2.4
Details of monitoring proposed for that species if it is

a requirement of the condition requiring that plan
Not a requirement
3.2.5
Performance standards in relation to that species if it

is a requirement of the condition requiring that plan
Not a requirement
3.2.6
Management triggers in relation to that species if it is

a requirement of the condition requiring that plan
Not a requirement
3.2.7
Protocols for reporting to the Department
Section 7.7
16.2
The person taking the action must consult with

DPaW, DER, DotE and DMP
Section 1.6.4
16.4 (I)
Management measures to reduce the impacts from

pipeline installation activities in State waters, as far
as practicable
Section 5.0
16.4 (II)
Management measures to ensure that pipeline

activities in State waters do not cause Material or
Serious Harm outside the Terrestrial and Marine
Disturbance Footprints associated with those facilities
listed in Condition 16.1
Section 5.0
16.4 (III)
Performance Standards against which achievements

of the objectives of this condition can be determined
Section 6.0
16.5 (I)
The generation and dispersion of turbidity associated

with pipeline installation activities
Section 5.5.3
16.5 (II)
Direct disturbance of habitat
Section 5.5.1.1
16.5 (III)
Preventing harm to, or fatalities of turtles and other

EPBC Act listed marine fauna
Sections 5.4.1,
5.4.2, and 5.4.3
16.5 (IV)
Program for pre and post pipeline installation seafloor

survey of the Marine Disturbance Footprint and the
areas at risk of Material or Serious Environmental
Harm due to the construction of the pipeline in State
waters
Section 7.6
16.5 (V)
Details of mooring pattern design, including range

and bearing from fairleads of individual anchor drops
to show how the mooring pattern has been designed
to limit impacts in coral habitat in State waters
Section 5.5.2
16.5 (VI)
Details of a typical mooring pattern design for areas

other than coral habitat in State waters
Section 5.5.2
16.5 (VII)
Procedures to reduce as far as practicable, the

impacts resulting from anchoring, wire and chain
sweep, and wash from thrusters and propellers, on
benthic communities in State waters
Sections 5.5.2 and

5.5.3.4
16.5 (VIII)
Details of proposed hydrotest water discharge and

how this will be managed to avoid Material or Serious
Harm to the marine environment; and
Section 5.9.3
16.5 (IX)
A marine monitoring program to detect changes to

ecological elements outside the Marine Disturbance
Footprint for the Offshore Gas Pipelines in State
waters
Section 7.6.2
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Any matter specified in this Plan is relevant to the Gorgon Gas Development only if that matter
relates to the specific activities or facilities associated with that particular development.
1.6.3 Hierarchy of Documentation

This Plan will be implemented for the Gorgon Gas Development and the Jansz Feed Gas
Pipeline via the Chevron Australasia Business Unit (ABU) Operational Excellence Management
System (OEMS). The OEMS is the standardised approach that applies across the ABU to
continuously improve the management of safety, health, environment, reliability, and efficiency
to achieve world-class performance. Implementation of the OEMS enables the Chevron ABU to
integrate its Operational Excellence (OE) objectives, processes, procedures, values, and
behaviours into the daily operations of Chevron Australia personnel and contractors working
under Chevron Australias supervision. The OEMS is designed to be consistent with and, in
some respects, go beyond ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management Systems
Requirements with Guidance for Use (Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand 2004).
Figure 1-3 provides an overview of the overall hierarchy of environmental management
documentation within which this Plan exists. Further details on environmental documentation
for the Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline are provided in Section 7.0 of
this Plan.

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Figure 1-3
Hierarchy of Gorgon Gas Development Environmental Documentation
Note: Figure 1-3 refers to all Plans required for Statement No. 800. The Plans are only relevant to EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178, if required for the conditions of those
approvals.
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1.6.4 Stakeholder Consultation

Regular consultation with stakeholders has been undertaken by Chevron Australia throughout
the development of the environmental impact assessment management documentation for the
Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline. This stakeholder consultation has
included engagement with the community, government departments, industry operators, and
contractors to Chevron Australia via planning workshops, risk assessments, meetings,
teleconferences, and the PER and EIS/ERMP formal approval processes.
This document has been prepared with input from:
Independent Reviewers: Mark Bailey, Director, Oceanica, reviewed this Plan and his
comments were be incorporated or otherwise resolved.
Former Western Australian Department of Environment and Conservation (now

Department of Parks and Wildlife; DPaW): Workshops and meetings were held
involving the DEC and Chevron Australia personnel to discuss the scope and content of
this Plan during its development. The DEC has reviewed draft revisions of this Plan
along with the feedback of the independent reviewers. The DECs comments have been
incorporated or otherwise resolved.
Former Commonwealth Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population

and Communities (now Department of the Environment; DotE): SEWPaC have
reviewed draft revisions of this Plan along with the feedback of the independent
reviewers. SEWPaCs comments have been incorporated or otherwise resolved.
Western Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP): DMP have reviewed
draft revisions of this Plan along with the feedback of the independent reviewers. DMPs
comments have been incorporated or otherwise resolved.
Figure 1-4 shows the development, review and approval process for this Plan.
Additionally, consultations and/or notifications have been undertaken with the following
stakeholders, and will continue as required:
Apache Energy
Austral Fisheries
Charter Boats Users and Operators Association
Dampier Bunbury Pipeline
Department of Regional Development and Lands
Goldfields Gas Transmission
Mardie Station (CITIC Pacific Mining Management)
Native Title claimant groups:
Kuruma Marthudunera People
Yaburara and Mardudhunera People
Nickol Bay Professional Fishermens Association Inc
Pearl Producers Association
Pilbara Fish Trap
Recfishwest (WA recreational fishers representation)
Shire of Roebourne
Western Australian Department of Fisheries
Western Australia Fishing Industry Council (WAFIC).

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Scoping and
Development of
Deliverable
Resolution of DEC,
SEWPaC and DMP
Review Comments by
Independent Expert
Reviewer (if required)
Consultation with DEC, SEWPaC,

DMP and Independent Reviewer
Draft Deliverable
Issue
Revise
Comments
Draft Deliverable
Issue
Revise
Comments
Draft Deliverable
Issue
Minor revisions (if

required)
Report
Draft Deliverable and

Independent Expert
Reviewers Report
Issue
Revise (if required)
Consolidated DEC, SEWPaC

and DMP Comments
Internal Review Chevron Australia Key

Project Personnel and Subject Matter
Experts
Independent Expert Review
Independent Expert Close-out Review
DEC, SEWPaC and DMP Review
DEC, SEWPaC and DMP Close-out

Review
Finalise Deliverable
Minor revisions (if

required)
Report
Final deliverable Issued for Ministerial (DEC, SEWPaC and DMP) Approval
Figure 1-4 Deliverable Development, Review, and Approval Flow Chart
1.6.5 Public Availability

This Plan will be made public as and when determined by the Minister, under Condition 35 of
Statement No. 800 and Condition 22 of EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178.
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1.7

Format of the Plan
This Plan is structured as follows:
Section 2.0 summarises the legislative framework and relevant legislation applicable to
the proposed installation activities.
Section 3.0 describes the proposed installation activities.
Section 4.0 summarises the existing environment in the vicinity of the proposed
installation activities.
Section 5.0 assesses the environmental risk associated with the proposed installation
activities.
Section 6.0 provides relevant environmental performance objectives, standards and

measurement criteria for the proposed installation activities.
Section 7.0 details the implementation strategy to manage the impacts of the proposed

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2.0
Applicable Environmental Legislation
2.1
Regulatory Framework
This section briefly summarises the legal framework applicable to the proposed installation
activities. Key State and Commonwealth legislative requirements are outlined in Table 2-1 and
Table 2-2.
Table 2-1 Western Australian Legislative Requirements

Legislation
Coverage
Administering
Authority
Aboriginal Heritage
Act 1972
This Act makes provision for the preservation, on

behalf of the community, of places and objects
customarily used by, or traditional to, the original
inhabitants of Australia or their descendants.
Department of
Indigenous Affairs
Conservation and
Land Management
Act 1984
This Act makes provision for the use, protection and

management of public lands and waters and the flora
and fauna within.
Department of
Environment and
Conservation
Environmental
Protection Act 1986
This Act provides for the prevention, control and

abatement of pollution and environmental harm, for
the conservation, preservation, protection,
enhancement and management of the environment.
Department of
Environment and
Conservation
Maritime
Archaeology Act
1973
This Act protects pre-1900 shipwrecks, maritime

infrastructure, and maritime industrial sites in State
waters. Under this Act, it is an offence to in any way
alter, remove, destroy, damage, or in any way deal
with, or assume the possession, custody or control of,
any maritime archaeological site, ship or relic without
the consent of the Trustee.
Western Australian
Maritime Museum
Petroleum
(Submerged Lands)
Act 1982
This Act is complementary to the Commonwealth Act

and regulations, and regulates petroleum exploration
and production, including environmental performance,
in WA waters.
Department of Mines
and Petroleum
Pollution of Waters
by Oil & Noxious
Substances Act
1987
The purpose of this Act is to protect the sea and other

waters from pollution by oil and noxious substances
(POWBONS). This Act implements MARPOL 73/78
and details the liabilities and penalties for discharges
from ships and enables WA to take measures to
respond to spills.
Department of Transport
Western Australian
Marine (Sea
Dumping) Act 1981
This Act enacts the provisions of the International

Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by
Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter 1972 in WA
waters. It provides for the protection of the
environment by regulating the dumping into the sea,
and the incineration at sea, of wastes and other
matter, and the dumping into the sea of other objects,
and for other purposes.
Department of Transport
Wildlife
Conservation Act
1950
This Act provides for the conservation and protection

of wildlife in WA.
Department of
Environment and
Conservation
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Table 2-2 Commonwealth Legislative Requirements

Coverage
International Convention
Enacted
Administering
Authority
Environment
Protection and
Biodiversity
Conservation
Act 1999
(EPBC Act)
This Act focuses on the

protection of matters of National
Environmental Significance:
World Heritage properties
national heritage places
wetlands of international
importance (Ramsar
wetlands)
listed threatened species and
ecological communities
migratory species (protected
under international
agreements)
nuclear actions
Commonwealth marine areas
(including protection of the
whole marine environment)
the Great Barrier Reef Marine
Park.
1992 Convention on
Biological Diversity and
Agenda 21
Convention on International
Trade in Endangered
Species of Wildlife and Flora
1973 (CITES)
JapanAustralia Migratory
Birds Agreement 1974
(JAMBA)
ChinaAustralia Migratory
Birds Agreement 1986
(CAMBA)
Republic of KoreaAustralia
Migratory Birds Agreement
2006 (ROKAMBA)
Convention on Wetlands of
International Importance
especially waterfowl habitat
1971 (Ramsar Convention)
International Convention on
Whaling 1946
Convention on the
Conservation of Migratory
Species of Wild Animals
(Bonn Convention) 1979
Department of
the Environment
(DotE)
Environment
Protection
(Sea Dumping)
Act 1981
This Act prevents the deliberate

disposal of wastes (loading,
dumping, and incineration) at
sea from vessels, aircraft, and
platforms.
Convention on the Prevention of

Marine Pollution by Dumping of
Waste and Other Matter 1972
(London Convention)
DotE
Historic
Shipwrecks
Act 1976
This Act protects the heritage

values of shipwrecks and relics.
Convention on Conservation
of Nature in the South Pacific
1976
AustraliaNetherlands
Agreement concerning old
Dutch Shipwrecks 1972
Convention on Protection of
Underwater Cultural Heritage
2001
DotE
Navigation Act
1912
This Act regulates ship-related

activities and invokes certain
requirements of the MARPOL
convention relating to equipment
and construction of ships.
International Convention for the

Prevention of Pollution from
Ships [MARPOL 73/78] (certain
sections)
Department of
Infrastructure,
Transport
Ozone
Protection &
Synthetic
Greenhouse
Gas
Management
Act 1989
This Act regulates the

manufacture, importation and
use of ozone depleting
substances.
Montreal Protocol
United Nations (UN)
Framework Convention on
Climate Change 1992
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Legislation
Protection of
the Sea
(Harmful Antifouling
Systems) Act
2006
International Convention
Enacted
Coverage
Administering
Authority
This Act regulates the use of

harmful anti-fouling systems
employed on boats and their
effects on the marine
environment.
International Convention on the

Control of Harmful Anti-fouling
Systems on Ships 2001
Department of
Infrastructure,
Transport
Protection of
the Sea
(Prevention of
Pollution from
Ships) Act
1983
This Act regulates ship-related

operational activities and
invokes certain requirements of
the MARPOL convention relating
to discharge of noxious liquid
substances, sewage, garbage,
air pollution etc.

Prevention of Pollution from
Ships [MARPOL 73/78]
provisions and unified
interpretations of the articles,
protocols and Annexes of
MARPOL 73/78, including the
incorporation of all amendments
that have been adopted by the
Marine Environment Protection
Committee (MEPC) and have
entered into force
Department of
Infrastructure,
Transport
Quarantine Act
1908
This Act empowers authorities to

quarantine goods, vessels and
people to prevent the
introduction, establishment or
spread of diseases or pests
affecting human beings,
animals, or plants.

Control and Management of
Ships Ballast Water and
Sediments 2004
Department of
Agriculture,
Fisheries and
Forestry
2.2
Codes of Practice
Codes that have been taken into consideration in preparing this Plan include the Australian
Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) Code of Environmental Practice
(APPEA 2008) and the Australian Pipeline Industry Association (APIA) Code of Environmental
Practice (APIA 2009). The Codes represent good industry practices in the petroleum industry.
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3.0
Description of Activities
3.1
Location

The DomGas pipeline will be a 20-inch diameter dry gas export line that will supply domestic
gas from the Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline into the Dampier to
Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline.
The DomGas pipeline route includes:
an offshore pipeline section approximately 59.4 km long from the LNG Jetty on the east
coast of Barrow Island to the Australian mainland shore-crossing
an intertidal pipeline section approximately 12 km long from the mainland shore-crossing

(mean sea level), through an intertidal zone, to the High Water Mark
an onshore pipeline section approximately 19.8 km long from the High Water Mark,
cross country to tie in to the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline south of
Compressor Station 1 (this component is addressed in the Mainland Onshore Domestic
Gas Pipeline Environmental Management Plan [Chevron Australia 2011a, as amended
from time to time]).
The offshore pipeline route traverses from the east coast of Barrow Island, in a south-easterly
direction to the mainland shore-crossing, approximately 90 km north-east of Onslow and 120 km
south-west of Karratha. From the mainland landfall, the pipeline route runs parallel and
adjacent to the existing Apache easement and the twin Sales Gas pipelines (see Figure 3-1).
Pipeline installation activities and locations along the offshore and intertidal pipeline routes are
described in Kilometre Points (KPs), where:
the offshore pipeline route extends from Offshore KP 0, at the Barrow Island LNG Jetty,
to Offshore KP 59.4, near the mainland shore-crossing
the intertidal pipeline route extends from Onshore KP 0 (Offshore KP 59.4), at the
mainland shore-crossing, to Onshore KP 12, at the High Water Mark.
Offshore pipelay activities are described as Shallow and Deep Water Pipelay, where:
Shallow Water Pipelay is from Offshore KP 48.4 to KP 59.4 at the mainland shorecrossing
Deep Water Pipelay is from Offshore KP 0 at the Barrow Island LNG Jetty to Offshore
KP 48.4.

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Figure 3-1 Location of the DomGas Pipeline
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3.2

Activity Overview
Installation of the DomGas pipeline includes these activities, which are described in the sections
following:
mobilisation of vessels, equipment, goods, materials, line pipe, and personnel to site
pre-lay, as-laid and as-built pipeline surveys
offshore pipelay:
shallow water pipelay
deep water pipelay
offshore pipeline stabilisation:
trenching and jetting
rock-bolting
rock installation
riser installation and installation of concrete mattresses
intertidal pipeline installation
pre-commissioning.
3.3
Mobilisation
To support the DomGas pipeline installation activities, vessels, equipment, goods, materials,
line pipe, and personnel will be mobilised to the site from overseas and local support bases.
Temporary pipe storage facilities may be located within the north-west region of Western
Australia, such as at Dampier, from which line pipe can be delivered to the intertidal zone and
offshore (if temporary storage of pipe is required).
Key vessels to be mobilised to site include a Shallow Water Pipelay Barge and a Deep Water
Pipelay Barge. These vessels will undertake pipelay and stabilisation activities, operating on 8point mooring and supported by anchor handling vessels.
Other ancillary vessels to support pipeline installation activities may include:
pipe supply vessels and/or barges
survey vessels
cargo vessels
crew boats
stabilisation vessels (if required)
accommodation vessels (if required).
The current basis of design is to use the Shallow Water and Deep Water Pipelay Barges to
undertake trenching, jetting and rock-bolting activities (described in Section 3.6), following
offshore pipelay (described in Section 3.5). The Deep Water Pipelay Barge is also proposed to
be used as the accommodation support vessel for shallow water pipelay.
For contingency, in the event of schedule delays or breakdown of the Deep and Shallow Water
Pipelay Barges, alternative vessels for stabilisation and/or accommodation could be used if
required. A rock installation vessel may also be used if required (refer to Section 3.6).
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Initially, construction personnel for the Shallow and Deep Water Pipelay Barges will be
mobilised from local support bases (e.g. Dampier). Subsequent crew transfers will then be via
crew boat to the Shallow Water Pipelay Barge, and via helicopter to the Deep Water Pipelay
Barge.
3.4
Pipeline Surveys
Geophysical and geotechnical surveys of the offshore DomGas pipeline route have been
undertaken for engineering and planning purposes. During construction, pre-lay, as-laid, and
as-built pipeline surveys will be undertaken along the offshore DomGas pipeline route.
Pre-lay surveys will be undertaken before commencing pipelay activities to confirm bathymetry
along the pipeline route and to identify any debris or other obstructions to pipelay. Pre-lay
surveys will also verify the location of the Apache pipelines and other existing facilities near the
pipeline route.
As-laid surveys will be undertaken following pipelay to ensure that the pipeline is adequately
supported and that it has been laid to the required alignment.
As-built surveys will be undertaken following the completion of all pipeline installation works.
Pre-lay, as-laid, and as-built surveys will be undertaken using side scan sonar and an echo
sounder. Remotely operated vehicle (ROV) mounted video and obstacle avoidance sonar may
be used at areas of interest.
3.5
Offshore Pipelay
Shallow and deep water pipelay will be undertaken predominantly using conventional S-lay
techniques.
Welding, non-destructive testing (NDT), and field joint coating of the pipeline will be undertaken
onboard the Shallow and Deep Water Pipelay Barges. Pipe support rollers and tensioners will
exist along the pipeline firing line and through pipe line-up, welding, NDT and field joint coating
stations.
There will be a continual cycle of preparing pipe joints, welding pipe joints, performing NDT on
the welds, repairing welds as necessary, applying field joint coating, and moving the Pipelay
Barge forward, one pipe joint at a time, along the pipeline route.
The DomGas pipeline will be laid on the seabed using stinger and roller support systems, which
can pivot and be adjusted to suit the pipelay profile.
Tensioners will be used to maintain the appropriate tension in the pipeline and will pay out one
joint at a time as the Pipelay Barge moves forward. The tension will be monitored to ensure that
the pipelay profile is maintained and that the pipeline is not overstressed or buckled.
A buckle detector may be connected via a wire cable to the inside of pipeline and be pulled
along as the Pipeline Barge moves ahead during pipelay. The buckle detector may be used to
verify that no buckling of the pipeline occurs.
Air divers and/or a ROV will be used to carry out regular inspections of the pipeline and stinger.
3.5.1 Shallow Water Pipelay

The Shallow Water Pipelay Barge will undertake shallow water pipelay from Offshore KP 59.4 to
KP 48.4.
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At KP 48.4, the Shallow Water Pipelay Barge will lay down the pipeline for the Deep Water
Pipelay Barge to pick up and complete the tie-in.
3.5.2 Deep Water Pipelay

The Deep Water Pipelay Barge will undertake deep water pipelay from Offshore KP 0 to
KP 48.4.
The Deep Water Pipelay Barge will initiate pipelay at KP 0 near the jetty on the east coast of
Barrow Island and will install the pipeline between KP 0 and KP 48.4 using conventional S-lay
techniques. To initiate pipelay, a start-up anchor or clump weight will be used near the jetty.
If the Deep Water Pipelay Barge is unable to commence pipelay at KP 0 (due to Downstream
jetty construction activities), an intermediate start location may be selected near the LNG jetty.
Pipelay may then occur from the intermediate start location to KP 48.4, and the remainder of the
pipeline would be installed between the intermediate start location and KP 0 once access is
available. Alternatively, pipelay may commence at KP 48.4 and progress towards Barrow Island
(KP 0).
The requirement for an intermediate start location near the LNG jetty, or for pipelay to
commence at KP 48.4, will be determined based on detailed scheduling and interface with
Downstream jetty construction activities.
A temporary head will be established on the pipeline end at KP 0; it will be removed during riser
installation.
3.6
Offshore Pipeline Stabilisation
For primary stabilisation, the DomGas pipeline will have concrete weight coating along the
offshore pipeline route (and in the intertidal zone from Onshore KP 0 to 0.3). For secondary
stabilisation, trenching, jetting, rock-bolting and potentially rock installation will be undertaken.
3.6.1 Trenching and Jetting

Trenching and jetting will be undertaken near the mainland shore-crossing from approximately
KP 48.4 to KP 59.4, in offshore sections from approximately KP 23.8 to KP 24.5 and KP 26 to
KP 27, and in other areas where there are sufficient layers of soft sediment to achieve the
required pipeline burial depth.
From approximately KP 57 to KP 59.4, at the mainland shore-crossing, trenching may be
undertaken using an amphibious excavator and/or jet sled. Detailed construction engineering
will determine whether pre-lay and/or post-lay trenching will be undertaken in this area.
From approximately KP 48.4 to KP 57, and for the offshore sections from approximately
KP 23.8 to KP 24.5, KP 26 to KP 27 and in other areas where there are sufficient layers of soft
sediment, post-lay jetting will be undertaken. A jet sled, which is towed from the Pipelay Barge
or Stabilisation Vessel, will be used to fluidise and evacuate the sediment beneath the laid
pipeline allowing the pipeline to sink into the seabed.
For jetting activities, sufficient water depth is required. For the shallow water areas, the jet sled
will be positioned over the pipeline during high tide, supported by additional buoyancy where
needed. For the deeper water sections of the pipeline, jetting activities will not be tidedependent.
Sediment from offshore trenching and jetting activities will be side-cast or displaced to either
side of the pipeline trench and will backfill the pipeline trench naturally as a result of tidal
movement of the sediment.
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3.6.2 Rock-bolting
Rock-bolting of the DomGas pipeline will be undertaken from approximately Offshore KP 0 to
KP 38 following deep water pipelay.
Up to 1600 rock bolts will be installed either side of the pipeline. Each rock bolt consists of a
pair of piles connected by a steel frame. These are to be installed along the pipeline at
appropriate spacing to hold the pipeline in place on the seabed.
Rock bolts within the bellmouth at KP 38 will curve away from the pipeline centreline on both
sides, at a specified design radius. This will ensure that potential lateral movement of the
pipeline, when transitioning out from the fully restrained rock-bolted region, is controlled and
does not result in unacceptable pipe stresses. A second bellmouth may also be required at
KP 48 to control the pipeline stresses in the same manner, when it transitions out from the
trenched region. This will be confirmed at the completion of detailed engineering (also refer to
Section 3.6.3).
For the main rock-bolting region, minimum spacing is estimated to be approximately 10 m and
maximum spacing is approximately 40 m. For the bell mouth(s), the minimum spacing is
approximately 6 m.
For the installation of rock bolts, rock-bolt drilling rigs will be mobilised on the Deep Water
Pipelay Barge and/or Stabilisation Vessel. The rock-bolting rig will be positioned over the
pipeline (or adjacent to the pipeline in the bellmouth section) with diver assistance. Rock bolts
will then be drilled into the seabed rock, and the interlinking chain or beam connected (where
applicable). The rock bolt target drill depth will be less than 5 m. The rock-bolting rig will then
be repositioned to the next location along the pipeline route and repeat the process, until all
rock-bolting is complete.
During the drilling of rock bolts, grout will be used to fill the rock bolts and cement the rock bolts
into the seabed rock, filling any cavities in the drilled rock. Grout may also be used for free span
correction identified during pre-lay and as-laid pipeline surveys (as required), with grout bags
installed by divers beneath the pipeline.
From approximately KP 38.0 to KP 48.4, the DomGas pipeline will be laid directly on the
seabed.
3.6.3 Rock Installation

As an alternative option to the use of rock-bolts at proposed bellmouth locations, rock berms
may be installed, approximately every 45 m to 60 m along the DomGas pipeline, between the
end of the main rock-bolted section (KP 38) to the start of the main trenching and jetting section
(KP 48).
A dedicated Rock Installation Vessel will be used, with rock sourced from the Western
Australian mainland and transported to site. Approximately 50 000 tonnes of rock will be
required.
Rock will be loaded into compartments on the Rock Installation Vessel and delivered over
side when the vessel is aligned over the DomGas pipeline. The quantity of rock placed on
DomGas pipeline will be controlled by limiting the volume located in each compartment on
Rock Installation Vessel. The Rock Installation Vessel may make several passes over
DomGas pipeline to achieve the desired rock profile.
the
the
the
the
This option will be confirmed at the completion of detailed engineering.
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3.7

Riser Installation and Installation of Concrete Mattresses
The Deep Water Pipelay Barge will install the riser for the DomGas pipeline on the Barrow
Island LNG jetty at KP 0.
Riser clamps will be pre-installed on the legs of Jetty Caisson T6. The riser and tie-in spool will
be assembled on the deck of the Deep Water Pipelay Barge, after metrology of the pipeline and
riser clamps is completed. Subsequently, the laid pipeline end will be lifted to the surface
alongside the Barge to remove the temporary head installed during pipelay.
The riser and tie-in spool will be lifted together using the Barges derrick crane and then welded
to the pipeline. The pipeline, riser and spool will be lowered to the seabed while positioning the
riser in the clamps. Divers will confirm that the riser is in location and will then close and tighten
all clamps.
After the completion of riser installation, concrete mattresses and pipeline protective casing will
be installed. Approximately 15 concrete mattresses will be installed at approximately KP 0 at
the expansion leg of the riser, with each concrete mattress measuring approximately 5 m long
and 3 m wide. Divers will monitor the lifting and positioning of the concrete mattresses, and will
disconnect the mattress installation frame from the mattresses once in position.
3.8
Intertidal Pipeline Installation
DomGas pipeline installation within the intertidal zone will extend from Onshore KP 0 (Offshore
KP 59.4), at the mainland shore-crossing, to approximately Onshore KP 12, at the High Water
Mark.
Pipeline installation within the intertidal zone on the mainland will be undertaken using
specialised equipment, such as low ground pressure, swamp-tracked equipment and/or a flatbottom barge from which equipment can be mobilised.
Prior to commencement of clearing and grading for intertidal pipeline installation, surveys will be
undertaken to clearly identify and mark:
pipeline right-of-way (ROW)
pipeline centreline
pipe storage area
pipeline stringing yard
existing Apache pipelines and facilities
sites of cultural heritage significance.
Clearing will then be undertaken to establish a pipe storage area at approximately KP 12, and
the pipeline ROW. Clearing activities within mangrove and samphire areas will endeavour to
limit soil disturbance (e.g. scrub-rolling, slashing, cutting or other methods that avoid uprooting
mangroves), where practicable.
A stringing yard will be established at approximately KP 10.65 on the bare intertidal flats for
stringing of line pipe, welding, NDT, and field joint coating, and to assist with the transfer of
continuous pipe strings into the intertidal zone.
Pipeline trenching will be undertaken from KP 0 to KP 12, with trench excavation scheduled
around the tides. Trench spoil material will be handled, treated, and stockpiled in accordance
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The trench will be excavated in segments and will use natural weirs and/or locks to flood the
trench and prevent water loss at low tide. Water will be pumped from lower trench segments to
higher trench segments as required, to ensure that all trench segments are flooded and to
prevent trench collapse.
Welded pipeline strings will be floated in the flooded trench and towed out from the stringing
yard to the onshore/offshore shore-crossing tie-in point. Mobile tie-in crews will complete
welding, NDT, and field joint coating for the tie-ins.
From KP 0.8 to KP 0, temporary guide piles may be installed during trenching activities to
support the pipe as it is pulled towards the offshore tie-in point around the curved alignment in
this section. Temporary posts with polyvinylchloride (PVC) pipe sleeves may also be installed
along the trench for the extent of the intertidal zone so as to prevent pipe strings from floating
out of the trench during high tide.
Once the pipeline is in position, it will be lowered into the trench, then backfilling will be
completed. Prior to lowering in of the pipeline, the trench will be inspected to ensure that it is
free from fauna.
Trench breakers will be installed around the pipeline within the trench to prevent erosion and
washout of backfill from the trench. The trench breakers will be installed at 20 m intervals at the
mangrove shore-crossing from approximately KP 0 to KP 1, and at a maximum separation
distance of 250 m for the remainder of the intertidal zone. The trench breakers will be
constructed using polyurethane foam, pipe sacks, or similar material.
Mechanical protection will also be installed around the pipeline for protection of the pipeline
coating. The mechanical protection will be a plastic or polyethylene mesh that is wrapped
around the pipeline prior to backfilling.
Upon completion of backfilling, the ROW will be cleared of all remaining construction debris for
site reinstatement. Site reinstatement works will include reinstating to natural ground contours,
and respreading soil and vegetation across the ROW and at the pipe storage area (where
applicable).
3.9
Pre-commissioning
Pre-commissioning of the DomGas pipeline will be undertaken once the onshore, intertidal, and
offshore sections have been installed and tie-ins between the sections have been completed.
(Note: Pre-commissioning activities do not include the introduction of domestic gas to the
pipeline.)
Pre-commissioning activities for the DomGas pipeline will include:
water winning
flooding and cleaning
gauging
pressure testing (hydrotesting)
dewatering
drying
purging.
Water winning and pre-commissioning spreads will be fitted to a pre-commissioning support

vessel (Deep Water Pipelay Barge), which will be mobilised to the Barrow Island jetty tie-in and
riser.
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The water winning spread will consist of a suction hose connected to submersible lift pumps and
a filter skid. For water winning, the suction hose will be lowered onto the seabed and the lift
pumps will pump sea water through the hose to the filter skid. The sea water will be filtered to a
maximum particle size of 50 m and pumped into a break tank.
Flooding pumps will pump sea water from the break tank into the pipeline, with a chemical
injection pump dosing the sea water with oxygen scavenger, biocide, and tracer dye. Flooding
and cleaning of the pipeline will be undertaken from Barrow Island to the mainland using
pipeline inspection gauges (pigs) propelled through the pipeline by the chemically treated sea
water.
Gauging will be undertaken during flooding and cleaning, using gauging pigs propelled through
the pipeline with chemically treated sea water. Should the preliminary gauging plate show any
signs of damage, debris, or other obstructions, it will be removed and any dents or buckles will
be located and repaired.
After gauging the pipeline, pressure testing (hydrotesting) will be undertaken. During the
hydrotesting, there will be a period for temperature stabilisation of the flooding and testing
medium. If a leak occurs during pressure testing, pressurisation will cease and the leak will be
located. The pressure inside the pipeline will be reduced to ambient pressure and the leak will
be repaired. The hydrotesting operation will recommence until the pipeline passes the pressure
test.
Following pressure testing, the pipeline will be dewatered to the mainland, with the chemically
treated sea water disposed of offsite or to an onshore evaporation pond located adjacent to the
DomGas meter station and Compressor Station 1 of the Dampier to Bunbury Pipeline.
The construction and management of an evaporation pond is addressed in the Mainland
Onshore Domestic Gas Pipeline Environmental Management Plan [Chevron Australia 2011a, as
amended from time to time].
The DomGas pipeline, from the mainland DomGas meter station to Barrow Island, will then be
dried and purged with nitrogen gas, ready for commissioning.
During pre-commissioning activities, tracking of pigs through the pipeline will be undertaken
using intrusive (mechanical), acoustic, and/or electromagnetic techniques, or through the use of
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3.10
Activity Schedule
DomGas pipeline offshore and intertidal installation activities (excluding pre-lay survey) are
estimated to take approximately seven months, from April to October 2012. Table 3-1 lists the
proposed schedule of activities. This schedule represents the current basis of design and is
indicative only.
Table 3-1 Indicative Schedule of Activities

Activity
Start Date
Completion Date
Duration
Mobilisation to site
April 2012
April 2012
1 month
Pre-lay survey
February 2012
February 2012
1 month
As-laid survey
September 2012
September 2012
1 month
As-built survey
October 2012
October 2012
1 month
Shallow water pipelay
August 2012
August 2012
1 month
Deep water pipelay
May 2012
May 2012
1 month
Trenching and jetting
August 2012
September 2012
2 months
Rock-bolting
June 2012
July 2012
2 months
Rock installation
November 2012
November 2012
1 month
Riser installation and installation of

concrete mattresses
August 2012
August 2012
1 month
Intertidal pipeline installation
May 2012
July 2012
3 months
Pre-commissioning
October 2012
October 2012
1 month
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4.0
Description of the Environment
4.1
Physical Environment
4.1.1 Climate
The southern portion of the North West Shelf, including Barrow Island, is characterised by an
arid, subtropical climate.
The summer season occurs from October to March, with mean daily maximum temperatures
averaging 34 C and mean daily minimum temperatures averaging 20 C. The winter season
occurs from June to August, with mean daily maximum temperatures of 26 C and mean daily
minimum temperatures of 17 C (Chevron Australia 2005).
During summer, winds from the south-west and west dominate, with wind speeds up to
16.2 m/s. During winter, winds from the east, south, and south-west dominate, with wind
speeds up to 19.4 m/s (Kellogg Joint Venture Gorgon [KJVG] 2008).
April, May and September are considered transitional months during which either the summer or
winter weather regime may dominate, or conditions vary between the two (Chevron Australia
2005).
The historic annual average rainfall for Barrow Island is 320 mm. However, rainfall varies
significantly from year to year and is dependent on rain-bearing low-pressure systems,
thunderstorm activity, and the passage of tropical cyclones (Chevron Australia 2005).
Tropical cyclone activity occurs throughout the region from November to April. An average of
four cyclones pass within 400 nm of Barrow Island each year (MetOcean Engineers 2006), and
cyclones often cross the mainland coast at Mardie Station, near the intertidal pipeline route.
4.1.2 Oceanography
The waters between Barrow Island and the mainland are sheltered from deep ocean swells by
Barrow Island, the shallow underwater ridges between Barrow Island and the mainland, and the
island archipelago along the Mary Anne Passage (Asia Pacific Applied Science Associates
[APASA] 2010).
There is a large tidal range at Barrow Island and at the mainland shore-crossing, with tides
varying approximately 3 to 4 m between highs and lows (APASA 2009). The tides are
semidiurnal, with two daily high tides and two low tides (APASA 2009).
The large tidal range generates strong tidal currents at Barrow Island and at the mainland
shore-crossing (APASA 2010). Strong currents flow through the Barrow Island Channel, which
separates Barrow Island and the Lowendal Islands, flowing eastwest with each ebbing/flooding
tide (APASA 2009).
4.1.3 Bathymetry
Water depths along the offshore DomGas pipeline route between Barrow Island and the
mainland are less than 16 m.
From the Barrow Island LNG jetty tie-in, water depths generally increase from approximately
6 m to 16 m depth between Offshore KP 0 and KP 48.
From Offshore KP 48 to the mainland shore-crossing (at Offshore KP 59.4), water depths
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4.1.4 Topography
The intertidal DomGas pipeline route features extensive intertidal flats that are inundated up to
the High Water Mark (at approximately KP 12) on the highest astronomical tides. From
Offshore KP 59.4/Onshore KP 0 to the fringing mangroves at approximately Onshore KP 0.5,
elevation increases to approximately 2.5 m AHD (Australian Height Datum).
For the remainder of the intertidal zone, elevation remains close to 2.5 m AHD, with the
exception of where the pipeline route intersects small creek tributaries (from approximately KP 3
to KP 4) and dune systems near the High Water Mark (from approximately KP 11 to KP 12).
4.1.5 Geology and Surficial Sediments

The seabed geology of the offshore DomGas pipeline route comprises areas of unconsolidated
sediments overlying variable cemented calcarenite substrate, bare sands with occasional rocky
outcrops, and limestone pavement reef with a veneer of sand (Chevron Australia 2005). The
depth of sand overlying calcarenite or limestone varies from less than 0.5 m to approximately
3 m, between Offshore KP 0 and KP 48 (DOF Subsea 2009).
The offshore sediments are generally calcareous and range from fine sands through to coarse
sands with shells and shell fragments (Chevron Australia 2005). In some areas, silts and clays
also occur, interspersed with patches of sands (DOF Subsea 2009).
Sediment grab sampling along the offshore DomGas pipeline route shows that sediments are
generally brown and grey fine to course sand with shell fragments (DOF Subsea 2009).
Offshore surficial sediments are further described in the Coastal and Marine Baseline State and
Environmental Impact Report: Domestic Gas Pipeline (Chevron Australia 2012a, as amended
from time to time). In summary, surficial sediments located in the vicinity of the trenching and
jetting area between the Passage Islands and the mainland are dominated by finemedium
sands and have higher levels of clay and silt compared to sediments located closer to Barrow
Island (Chevron Australia 2012a, as amended from time to time).
Within the intertidal zone, the main geological unit is Pleistocene alluvium and eluvium
consisting of loosely consolidated red to brown clay, silt, sand, sandy clay, gravel, and gravel
veneer in places (Chevron Australia 2005).
Field surveys have shown that sediments and/or soils within the intertidal zone include:
red to brown silty clay and sandy clay
red to brown silty clay and sandy clay, with gravel in some layers
brown to grey silty sand.
Variable amounts of shell fragments are found in these soils (Golder Associates 2010).
Potential acid sulfate soils (PASS) have been identified within the intertidal zone during field
surveys (Golder Associates 2010). PASS contain sulfides in one or more soil horizons. These
sulfides can oxidise when exposed to air through excavation or drainage, generating sulfuric
acid. This can lead to increased acidity of soils and groundwater, mobilisation of toxic heavy
metals, and corrosion of buildings and infrastructure.
4.1.6 Water Quality

The water quality of the offshore DomGas pipeline route varies from the generally pristine
conditions found on the east coast of Barrow Island (DEC 2007), through to the turbid waters
abutting the mainland coast (Chevron Australia 2012a, as amended from time to time).
Water quality is described in the Coastal and Marine Baseline State and Environmental Impact
Report: Domestic Gas Pipeline (Chevron Australia 2012a, as amended from time to time).
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In summary, turbidity and concentrations of suspended sediments recorded in the waters

around Barrow Island are generally low (<5 mg/L), indicative of clear water environments
(Chevron Australia 2012a, as amended from time to time).
Wind and wave activity contribute to local resuspension of sediments in these waters, resulting
in elevated turbidity. Extreme weather events, such as tropical cyclones, also have a strong
influence on water quality with short periods of elevated suspended sediment concentrations,
reduced light levels, and elevated light attenuation as a consequence of increased turbidity in
the water column (Chevron Australia 2012a, as amended from time to time).
At the mainland end of the DomGas pipeline route, water clarity is influenced by tidal cycle,
water depth, the presence of tidal creeks and shallow intertidal areas, distance offshore, and
weather. During marine baseline surveys, water clarity was lower inshore and increased with
distance offshore (Chevron Australia 2012a, as amended from time to time). Ambient
suspended sediment concentrations (SSC) recorded were in the range of 530 mg/L in surface
waters, and 20100 mg/L in bottom waters (Chevron Australia 2012a, as amended from time to
time).
Greatest water clarity was typically recorded during neap and ebb tides (generally below
~10 NTU) compared to spring and flood tides (generally below ~20 NTU), with the lowest water
clarity associated with spring flood tide conditions. Spring tides are likely to result in lower water
clarity due to larger water movements, higher sediment resuspension, shallower water depths,
and greater outflows from tidal creeks (Chevron Australia 2012a, as amended from time to
time).
Waters near the mainland are typically well mixed, with tidal forces largely overriding any
tendency to vertical stratification in temperature and/or salinity due to the differential heating of
land and water (Chevron Australia 2012a, as amended from time to time).
4.2
Biological Environment
4.2.1 Benthic Habitats

Broad-scale habitat mapping and ground-truthing has been undertaken along the DomGas
pipeline route, within turbidity and sedimentation disturbance areas, and at reference sites (URS
2009, Chevron Australia 2012a, as amended from time to time). Figure 4-1 to Figure 4-3
provide an overview of benthic habitat mapping near Barrow Island (Figure 4-1), along the
DomGas pipeline route (Figure 4-2), and near the mainland shore-crossing (Figure 4-3).
The majority of the offshore DomGas pipeline route overlies habitat categorised as soft
sediments with sparse sessile taxa, including sparse sessile benthic macro-invertebrate taxa at
subdominant levels of cover (Chevron Australia 2012a, as amended from time to time).
Benthic habitats in the vicinity of the DomGas pipeline route between Barrow Island and the
mainland shore-crossing are characterised by unvegetated or bare sand, with small, isolated
areas of macroalgae (e.g. Caulerpa) and seagrass (e.g. Halophila) recorded along the pipeline
route. Low densities of non-coral benthic macro-invertebrates were also observed (Chevron
Australia 2012a, as amended from time to time).
An area of low relief reef was recorded along the offshore DomGas pipeline route, with live coral
coverage (Acropora, faviids, Montipora and Turbinaria). Two pinnacle locations were also
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Figure 4-1 Benthic Habitat Mapping for the DomGas Pipeline at Barrow Island
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Figure 4-2 Benthic Habitat Mapping along the DomGas Pipeline between Barrow Island
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Figure 4-3 Benthic Habitat Mapping for the DomGas Pipeline near the Mainland ShoreCrossing
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Benthic habitats near the mainland shore-crossing of the DomGas pipeline are similarly
characterised as unvegetated or bare sand. The highest diversity of benthic habitats and
assemblages (coral, macroalgae, and non-coral benthic macro-invertebrates) was recorded
around the offshore islands that had fringing coral reefs and/or isolated patch reefs. Mixed
coral communities was the dominant coral habitat type recorded, with coral cover ranging
between medium (i.e. 1050% cover) and dense (5175% cover) (Chevron Australia 2012a,
as amended from time to time).
A summary of benthic habitats for the DomGas pipeline is provided in the subsequent sections.
Detailed description of benthic habitats is provided in the Coastal and Marine Baseline State
and Environmental Impact Report: Domestic Gas Pipeline (Chevron Australia 2012a, as
4.2.1.1
Hard and Soft Corals
Surveys undertaken in the waters around Barrow Island have identified 196 species of hard
corals in 48 genera, and eight soft coral genera from the suborder Alcyoniina (Chevron Australia
2012a, as amended from time to time). Hard corals adjacent to the DomGas pipeline route
include occasional coral bomboras (Porites, Montipora), supporting hydroids, sea whips,
gorgonians and scattered small soft corals (Turbinaria) (Chevron Australia 2005).
Coral communities at pinnacle locations along the DomGas pipeline route support medium (10
50%) to dense (5175%) coral cover, with large Porites spp., foliose and encrusting corals (e.g.
acroporids, Montipora spp., and faviids) (Chevron Australia 2012a, as amended from time to
time).
Coral communities around offshore islands and isolated reefs near the mainland shore-crossing
of the DomGas pipeline are typical of naturally turbid nearshore environments in the Pilbara
region. During surveys, Turbinaria, Favites, Platygyra, Goniopora and Lobophyllia were the
most abundant genera recorded (Chevron Australia 2012a, as amended from time to time).
These coral communities near the mainland shore-crossing are considered to be reasonably
tolerant to turbidity, sedimentation, and seasonal cyclone activity in the area (high winds, large
swells and extreme turbidity). Large encrusting and solid dome-shaped coral colonies are
known to withstand substantial wave impact (Done 1992, Fabricius et al. 2008). The absence
of more delicate branching corals, which is expected in cyclone-prone areas, suggests that
cyclone activity and wave impacts are important in defining these communities (Chevron
Australia 2012a, as amended from time to time).
4.2.1.2
Non-coral Benthic Macro-invertebrates
Benthic macro-invertebrates along the DomGas pipeline route are generally sparsely distributed
and relatively homogenous across broad areas of similar substratum in the waters off the east
coast of Barrow Island, with distinct assemblages observed on the different substrate types
(sand or soft sediment and limestone pavement). During surveys, benthic macro-invertebrate
assemblages recorded included ascidians, hydroids, sea whips, scatter small corals (e.g.
Turbinaria sp., Montipora sp.) and sponges (Chevron Australia 2012a, as amended from time to
time).
Near the mainland shore-crossing of the offshore DomGas Pipeline route, sessile benthic
macro-invertebrate assemblages are generally associated with the outer extremities of reef
systems surrounding the offshore islands; in particular, in areas with high currents. These
assemblages are characterised by diverse sponge/octocoral (including sea fans and sea whips)
gardens and mainly occur on sections of reef covered by a veneer of soft sediment. Species
recorded in these areas included sponges, gorgonians and sea whips, and bryozoans,
interspersed with occasional turbulariid and faviid corals (Chevron Australia 2012a, as amended
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During marine baseline surveys, sessile and mobile benthic macro-invertebrates were recorded
at very low densities on unvegetated soft sediments in the nearshore region (Chevron Australia
2012a, as amended from time to time).
Habitat surveys on the broad intertidal sand flat seaward of the mangroves at the mainland
shore-crossing identified a number of sparse faunal assemblages of echinoderms, molluscs,
crustaceans, and other invertebrates, including nemerteans, gastropods, digitate sponges and
small sand dollars (Chevron Australia 2005, URS 2009). Within the mangroves, fauna also
included red fiddler crabs (Uca), occasional portunid crabs including mud crabs (Scylla serrata),
mud skippers (Periopthalmus vulgaris), mud lobsters (Thalassina anomala), crawling
gastropods, and rock oysters (Saccostrea) (Chevron Australia 2005).
4.2.1.3
Macroalgae
Macroalgal assemblages represent the most extensive ecological element in the waters off the
east coast of Barrow Island, with percentage cover and biomass generally highest on areas of
shallow limestone pavements and lowest on soft sediments (Chevron Australia 2012a, as
The outer part of the limestone platform off the east coast of Barrow Island is dominated by
macroalgal assemblages with sparse sessile taxa, including mixed Phaeophyceae (Sargassum
spp., Dictyopteris spp. and Padina spp.), and mixed Rhodophyta (Halimeda cuneata and
Udotea spp.) (Chevron Australia 2012a, as amended from time to time).
Isolated patches of macroalgae occur along the offshore DomGas pipeline route in water depths
greater than 14 m. These patches are dominated by Caulerpa spp. (URS 2009).
Near the mainland shore-crossing of the DomGas pipeline, macroalgal assemblages are
associated with fringing reefs surrounding the offshore islands, typically characterised by
medium density algal cover (2575%) with Sargassum spp. often the dominant taxa recorded.
Areas of intertidal platform support sparse macroalgal cover (525%) (Chevron Australia
2012a, as amended from time to time).
Elevated turbidity and wave action associated with cyclones and severe weather events can
potentially impact macroalgal assemblages. However, no widespread losses of macroalgal
assemblages were recorded during surveys between seasons, indicating their resilience to
cyclonic disturbance (Chevron Australia 2012a, as amended from time to time).
4.2.1.4
Seagrass
Seagrass assemblages are located in soft sediment habitats and on veneers of sand overlying
limestone pavement in the waters off the east coast of Barrow Island. These seagrass
assemblages are generally small sparse (5% cover) patches rather than distinct beds.
Halophila spinulosa is the most common species recorded (Chevron Australia 2012a, as
During marine baseline surveys, seagrass on the limestone pavement on the east coast of
Barrow Island was most commonly small patches of Halophila ovalis, mixed with macroalgae
and benthic macro-invertebrates (Chevron Australia 2012a, as amended from time to time).
Near the mainland shore-crossing of the offshore DomGas pipeline route, seagrass
assemblages are present over a broad area. However, percentage cover is low, with seagrass
typically present as small (<10 m2) sparse (<5% cover) patches rather than continuous
extensive seagrass beds (Chevron Australia 2012a, as amended from time to time).
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4.2.1.5

Mangroves, Samphires and Intertidal Vegetation
During flora and vegetation surveys for the DomGas onshore pipeline and meter station, the
following vegetation associations were identified within the intertidal zone:
four mangrove vegetation associations along the coastline, tidal inlets and creek lines
four samphire vegetation associations on the saline intertidal flats
two hummock grassland vegetation associations near the sandy plains and islands at
the High Water Mark.
These vegetation associations are all located within the Littoral land system that features
quaternary coastal mud, silty loam and Aeolian sand that has formed saline coastal mudflats,
samphire flats, mangroves with shallow tidal creeks, saline slopes marginal to mudflats, dunes
and sandy plains (Van Vreeswyk et al. 2004, as referenced by Astron Environmental Services
2010).
Table 4-1 describes the vegetation associations identified within the intertidal zone.
Photographs of each vegetation association are presented in Figure 4-4, and vegetation
mapping within the intertidal zone is shown in Figure 4-5.
Table 4-1 Vegetation Associations Identified in the Intertidal Zone

Land
System
Littoral
Broad Floristic
Formation
Open to closed
woodland of mangrove
along coastline and tidal
inlets
Vegetation Association
Code
Description
Lm1
Avicennia marina subsp marina open low woodland
Lm2
Avicennia marina subsp marina closed low woodland
Lm3
Avicennia marina subsp marina low woodland over

Tecticornia sp. sterile (VL2558B01) patchy open dwarf
shrubland
Open woodland of
mangrove along
creekline
Ltc1
Avicennia marina subsp marina open woodland over

Muellerolimon salicorniaceum, Tecticornia sp. (VL2558
09) and Tecticornia sp. sterile (VL2558B01) dwarf open
heath
Scattered to low
shrublands of samphire
on saline flats
Ltf1
Tecticornia sp. sterile (VL2558B01) dwarf shrubland
Ltf2
Tecticornia sp. sterile (VL2558B01) scattered to very

open dwarf shrubland with scattered trees of Avicennia
marina subsp. marina
Ltf3
Tecticornia sp. (VL255803) dwarf open heath with

scattered Avicennia marina subsp. marina and Ceriops
tagal fringing outer creek lines
Ltf4
Tecticornia halocnemoides subsp. longispicata and

T. auriculata open dwarf shrubland
Lpi2
Triodia longiceps hummock grassland over scattered to

open low shrubland of Indigofera trita with patchy annual
grasses on scalds
Lpi4
Triodia epactia hummock grassland sometimes with

patchy *Cenchrus ciliaris and with Acacia ampliceps
open shrubland fringing islands
Hummock grassland
sometimes with open
Acacia shrubland on
sandy plains and islands
* Weed Species
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Within the ten vegetation associations, a total of 47 taxa representing 16 families and 34 genera
were recorded during flora and vegetation surveys. No Declared Rare Flora or EPBC Act listed
species were recorded in these vegetation associations (Astron Environmental Services 2010).
The dominant mangrove species recorded within the proposed DomGas ROW was Avicennia
marina subsp. marina. Other mangrove species identified included Rhizophora stylosa and
Ceriops tagal.
Further mangrove surveys were undertaken as part of marine baseline surveys, extending north
and south of the pipeline route and including reference sites. The results of these surveys are
described in the Coastal and Marine Baseline State and Environmental Impact Report:
Domestic Gas Pipeline (Chevron Australia 2012a, as amended from time to time).
The previous clearing and disturbance of mangroves from the installation of the Apache Sales
Gas lines in 1992 and 1998 was evident during survey works. Rehabilitation of mangroves is
ongoing within the Apache easement, adjacent to the proposed DomGas ROW.
The samphire vegetation associations are dominated by Tecticornia species. During vegetation
surveys, three Tecticornia specimens collected could not be identified to the species level. One
specimen was sterile (VL2558B-01), located within the Lm3, Ltc1, Ltf1 and Ltf2 vegetation
associations. Two specimens (VL2558B-03 and VL2558B-09), located within the Ltc1 and Ltf3
vegetation associations, are potentially a new taxon.
The taxon is considered to be part of the T. halocnemoides sens. lat. complex, which is
ubiquitous around salt lakes across the continent (Astron Environmental Services 2010). It is
likely that there are many potentially new species within this group.
In general, all vegetation associations were assessed as being in excellent condition, with more
than 80% native flora composition, less than 5% weed coverage, and with most vegetation
structure intact (Astron Environmental Services 2010, using a vegetation condition assessment
scale adapted from Keighery 1994 and Kaesehagen 1995).
Within the two hummock grassland vegetation associations, these weed species were identified:
Buffel Grass (Cenchrus ciliaris)
Mesquite (Prosopis spp. and hybrids).
Mesquite is a Declared Plant under the Agriculture and Related Resources Protection Act 1976
(WA), and is a Weed of National Significance. Mardie Station has the largest infestation of
Mesquite in Australia (CRC for Australian Weed Management 2003). There are ongoing efforts
to control and reduce the spread of Mesquite by the Pilbara Mesquite Management Committee
(PMMC), CITIC Pacific Mining Management (CPMM), and other third parties who access
Mardie Station.
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Lm1 Littoral Mangrove Outer Margins
Ltc1 Littoral Creek
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Lpi2 Littoral Sandy Plains and Islands
Lpi4 Littoral Sandy Plains and Islands
Figure 4-4 Photographs of Vegetation Associations Identified in the Intertidal Zone

(Source: Astron Environmental Services 2010)
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Figure 4-5 DomGas Pipeline Vegetation Mapping within the Intertidal Zone

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4.2.2 Fauna
4.2.2.1
Marine Mammals
4.2.2.1.1
Dolphins
Bottlenose dolphins are abundant over the Pilbara inshore region and may occur along the
proposed offshore DomGas pipeline route and near the mainland shore-crossing (Chevron
Australia 2005).
The regional distribution of other dolphin species is poorly known, and, while many species may
occur in the region, most are likely to be transients or occasional visitors (Chevron Australia
2005).
Table 4-2 details protected dolphin species that may occur in the vicinity of the DomGas
pipeline.
4.2.2.1.2
Dugongs
Dugongs (Dugong dugon) are considered Specially Protected under Schedule 4 of the Wildlife
Conservation Act 1950 (WA) and are listed as migratory species under the EPBC Act.
Dugongs (Dugong dugon) occur throughout shallow waters, typically 5 m to 10 m, between
offshore islands and the mainland. They may periodically visit the area of the offshore DomGas
pipeline route to feed on ephemeral seagrass meadows along the mainland coast (Chevron
Australia 2005). However, no extensive seagrass habitats were identified along the DomGas
pipeline route during marine baseline surveys and this area is not expected to be a significant
habitat for dugong.
4.2.2.1.3
Whales
While many whale species may occur in the Pilbara region, most are likely to be transient or
occasional visitors (Chevron Australia 2005).
Humpback Whales, a prominent visitor of west coast Barrow island, and other whale species
are likely to be infrequent visitors to the shallow, inshore coastal waters between Barrow Island
and the mainland. Most whale species are more abundant in deeper waters.
Table 4-3 lists whale species that may occur in the vicinity of DomGas pipeline.
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Table 4-2
Pipeline
Scientific
Name

Protected Dolphin Species that may Occur in the Vicinity of the DomGas
Common
Name
Status
Species Habitat
WA1,2
Cth3
Delphinus
delphis
Common
Dolphin
Inhabit offshore waters and have been recorded in

waters off all Australian states and territories, but are
rarely seen in northern Australian waters
Occur in medium water depths over the continental
shelf
Grampus
griseus
Risso's
Dolphin,
Grampus
Inhabit offshore waters off all states except Tasmania

and the Northern Territory
Occur mainly on steep sections of the upper
continental shelf
Sousa
chinensis
Indo-Pacific
Humpback
Dolphin
P4
C
M
Inhabit shallow coastal, estuarine, and occasionally

riverine habitats, in tropical and subtropical regions,
generally in water depths of less than 20 m
Known to occur along the northern coastline,
extending to Exmouth Gulf on the west coast (25 S),
and the Queensland/New South Wales border region
on the east coast (34 S) of Australia
Stenella
attenuata
Spotted
Dolphin,
Pantropical
Spotted
Dolphin
Inhabit nearshore and oceanic waters off the Northern

Territory, Western Australia, Queensland and New
South Wales
Prefer tropical and warm temperate seas, warmer than
22 C
Tursiops
aduncus
Indian
Ocean
Bottlenose
Dolphin,
Spotted
Bottlenose
Dolphin
Restricted to inshore areas, such as bays and

estuaries, nearshore waters, open coast environments,
and shallow offshore waters, including coastal waters
around oceanic islands
Occur in estuarine and coastal waters of eastern,
western and northern Australia
Tursiops
aduncus
(Arafura/
Timor Sea
populations)
Spotted
Bottlenose
Dolphin
C
M
Restricted to inshore areas, such as bays and

estuaries, nearshore waters, open coast environments,
and shallow offshore waters, including coastal waters
around oceanic islands
Occur in the coastal waters of western and northern
Australia, and the Arafura and Timor Seas
Tursiops
truncatus s.
str.
Bottlenose
Dolphin
Inhabit inshore and offshore waters off Queensland,

New South Wales, Tasmania, South Australia and
Western Australia
Usually found in offshore waters deeper than 30 m
Prefer tropical and temperate waters
(Sources: SEWPaC 2011, SEWPaC 2011b)

Notes:
1
Status under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 (WA):
= Not listed under Specially Protected Fauna.
2
Status on (DPaW) Declared Threatened Fauna List 2010 (18 August 2010):
P4 = Taxa in need of monitoring
3
Status under the EPBC Act (Cth):
C = Cetacean
M = Migratory
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Table 4-3
Pipeline
Scientific
Name
Protected Whale Species that may Occur in the Vicinity of the DomGas
Common
Name
Status
Species Habitat
WA1,2
Cth3
C
M
Range from tropical to temperate waters (from the

equator to approximately 40 S)
Coastal and offshore forms of Brydes Whale exist
Coastal forms exist within water depths up to 200 m
Offshore forms are found in deeper waters 500
1000 m
Balaenoptera
edeni
Brydes
Whale
Balaenoptera
musculus
Blue Whale
1
EN
C
E
M
Range from polar to tropical waters

Breed during winter and early spring, in deep water
adjacent to tropical island groups
Eubalaena
australis
Southern
Right
Whale
1
VU
C
E
M
Present on the Australian coast between May and

November, mainly found around the southern
coastline off Western Australia
Megaptera
novaeangliae
Humpback
Whale
1
VU
C
M
V
Migrate annually from the Southern Ocean to

subtropical winter calving grounds
Feed primarily in summer in Antarctic waters south of
55 S
Known to pass through the Barrow Island region
between June and October on their annual migration
Orcinus orca
Killer
Whale,
Orca
C
M
Inhabit oceanic, pelagic, and neritic waters (relatively

shallow waters over the continental shelf)
Have been recorded in waters in all Australian states,
but are most common in Tasmanian waters

Note:
1
1 = Listed on Schedule 1, Fauna that is rare or is likely to become extinct;
2
EN = Endangered
VU = Vulnerable
3
C = Cetacean
E = Endangered
M = Migratory
V = Vulnerable
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4.2.2.2
Marine Reptiles
4.2.2.2.1
Marine Turtles

Four species of marine turtles are likely to occur near the DomGas pipeline, including Green
Turtles, Flatback Turtles, Hawksbill Turtles, and Loggerhead Turtles. Table 4-4 identifies
marine turtles that may occur in the vicinity of the DomGas pipeline and their habitat.
Barrow Island is a regionally important nesting area for Green Turtles and Flatback Turtles.
Green Turtles nest predominantly on the sandy west coast beaches of Barrow Island and mate
and forage in nearshore waters during the summer breeding season. Flatback Turtles nest
predominantly on the mid-east coast beaches of Barrow Island, which are located either side of
the LNG jetty and tie-in for the DomGas pipeline (Chevron Australia 2005).
Hawksbill Turtles also nest at low densities on beaches around Barrow Island, primarily on the
north east coast of the island (Chevron Australia 2005).
Green Turtles, Flatback Turtles and Hawksbill Turtles nest on, and forage in the nearshore
waters of, islands within the Great Sandy and Passage Island groups (Pendoley et al. 2003).
Table 4-5 shows turtle species that are known to nest on beaches of the Great Sandy and
Passage Islands groups, within approximately 25 km of the DomGas pipeline route. Turtle
nesting beaches at Middle Passage Island (approximately 12 km away) and Sholl Island (24 km
distant) are considered to be regionally significant Hawksbill Turtle rookeries due to the high
density of Hawksbill Turtles observed nesting at these islands (Pendoley et al. 2003).
Mangroves at the mainland shore-crossing are habitat for juvenile Green Turtles, and posthatchling Flatback Turtles may potentially occur here (Chevron Australia 2013, as amended
from time to time). No suitable habitat for turtle nesting exists at the mainland shore-crossing
(RPS Bowman Bishaw Gorham [RPS BBG] 2006). Coastal waters between Barrow Island and
the mainland are used by:
internesting Flatback Turtles from Barrow Island (refer to Figure 4-6)
post-hatchling Flatback Turtles
foraging Hawksbill Turtles and Green Turtles (Pendoley et al. 2003).
Loggerhead Turtles and Leatherback Turtles may be present near the DomGas pipeline.
However, Loggerhead Turtles have low abundance in Western Australian waters and nest on
the Muiron Islands off Exmouth and at Dirk Hartog Island in Shark Bay. Leatherback Turtles are
regular visitors to the region, but are not known to nest in Western Australian waters (Chevron
Australia 2005).
In general, the shoulder and peak nesting periods for marine turtles around Barrow Island, the
Great Sandy and Passage Islands are:
November to March for Green Turtles
November to February for Flatback Turtles
September to January for Hawksbill Turtles (Pendoley 2005).
Further information regarding marine turtles is provided in the Long-term Marine Turtle
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Table 4-4 Protected Marine Turtles that are Likely to Occur in the Vicinity of the DomGas
Pipeline
Scientific
Name
Common
Name
Status
Species Habitat
WA1,2
Cth3
Caretta
caretta
Loggerhead
Turtle
1
EN
E
M
Nests on open, sandy beaches

Occurs in the waters of coral and rocky reefs,
seagrass beds and muddy bays throughout eastern,
northern and western Australia
Chelonia
mydas
Green Turtle
1
VU
V
M
Nests on deep, sandy and high energy beaches

Forages in shallow benthic habitats (<25 m), such
as coral and reef habitat or inshore seagrass beds
Range extends south to Kalbarri and north to
eastern Indonesia
Eretmochelys
imbricata
Hawksbill
Turtle
1
VU
V
M
Nests on shallow, sandy beaches adjacent to

nearshore coral reef
Major nesting occurs at Varanus Island, Rosemary
Island, in the northern Great Barrier Reef and Torres
Strait
Primarily feed on sponges and algae
Natator
depressus
Flatback
Turtle
1
VU
V
M
Nests on deep, sandy and low energy beaches

Found in tropical waters of northern Australia, Papua
New Guinea and Irian Jaya and typically confined to
inner continental shelf waters, 3070 m deep
Inhabits soft bottom habitat and feeds in shallow
turbid waters
(Sources: Pendoley 2005, SEWPaC 2011, SEWPaC 2011b)

Note:
1
2
EN = Endangered
VU = Vulnerable
3
E = Endangered
V = Vulnerable
M = Migratory
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Table 4-5 Proximity of Turtle Nesting Beaches in the Great Sandy and Passage Islands
Groups to the DomGas Pipeline Route
Island
Turtle Species Nesting on

Beaches*
Approximate Distance from

DomGas Pipeline Route (km)
Angle Island
Flatback Turtles
Green Turtles
Hawksbill Turtles
Great Sandy Island
Flatback Turtles
Green Turtles
Hawksbill Turtles
12
Long Island
Green Turtles
Hawksbill Turtles
15
Middle Passage Island
Green Turtles
Hawksbill Turtles
12
North Sandy Island
Flatback Turtles
Green Turtles
Hawksbill Turtles
4.5
Passage Island
Flatback Turtles
Green Turtles
Hawksbill Turtles
3.5
Pup Island
Hawksbill Turtles
Round Island
Green Turtles
Hawksbill Turtles
20
Sholl Island
Green Turtles
Hawksbill Turtles
24
South Passage Island
Hawksbill Turtles
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Figure 4-6 Flatback Turtle Internesting Tracks from Barrow Island for 20072011 near
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Sea Snakes
The seas of tropical Australia support significant and diversified sea snake fauna, with a strong
endemic component. Of the 55 species of sea snake recorded worldwide, 32 species are
recorded from tropical Australia and nearly 50% of these are endemic (Cogger 2000). The
extensive mangroves along the mainland coast also provide important habitat for sea snakes.
Sea snakes are highly mobile and can cover large distances; however, many species are
restricted to relatively shallow coastal waters. Cogger (1975) stated that most sea snakes have
shallow benthic feeding patterns and are rarely found in depths exceeding 30 m. However, very
little is known about the distribution of the individual species of sea snakes in the region.
There are 14 protected species of sea snakes listed under the EPBC Act that may occur in the
vicinity of the DomGas pipeline (SEWPaC 2011):
Acalyptophis peronii (Horned Seasnake)
Aipysurus apraefrontalis (Short-nosed Seasnake)
Aipysurus duboisii (Dubois' Seasnake)
Aipysurus eydouxii (Spine-tailed Seasnake)
Aipysurus laevis (Olive Seasnake)
Astrotia stokesii (Stokes' Seasnake)
Disteira kingie (Spectacled Seasnake)
Disteira major (Olive-headed Seasnake)
Emydocephalus annulatus (Turtle-headed Seasnake)
Ephalophis greyi (North-western Mangrove Seasnake)
Hydrophis czeblukovi (Fine-spined Seasnake)
Hydrophis elegans (Elegant Seasnake)
Hydrophis ornatus
Pelamis platurus (Yellow-bellied Seasnake).
4.2.2.3
Fish
Fish within the North West Marine Region, including within the vicinity of the DomGas pipeline,
are tropical species that are typically found within the Indian Ocean and western Pacific Ocean
(Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts [DEWHA] 2008).
Two species of shark listed under the EPBC Act may occur in the vicinity of the DomGas
pipeline route (refer to Table 4-6). The worlds largest fish, the Whale Shark, congregates
annually off Ningaloo Reef, approximately 150 km south-west of Barrow Island and are
occasional visitors to the Barrow Island area (Chevron Australia 2005).
Pipefish, pipehorses, and seahorses are widely distributed in Western Australia, but the
distribution of individual species within the region is little known (Chevron Australia 2005).
There are 31 protected species of pipefish listed under the EPBC Act that may occur in the
vicinity of the DomGas pipeline (SEWPaC 2011):
Acentronura larsonae (Helen's Pygmy Pipehorse)
Bulbonaricus brauni (Braun's Pughead Pipefish, Pug-headed Pipefish)
Campichthys tricarinatus (Three-keel Pipefish)
Choeroichthys brachysoma (Pacific Short-bodied Pipefish, Short-bodied Pipefish)
Choeroichthys latispinosus (Muiron Island Pipefish)
Choeroichthys suillus (Pig-snouted Pipefish)

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Doryrhamphus dactyliophorus (Banded Pipefish, Ringed Pipefish)
Doryrhamphus janssi (Cleaner Pipefish, Janss' Pipefish)
Doryrhamphus multiannulatus (Many-banded Pipefish)
Doryrhamphus negrosensis (Flagtail Pipefish, Masthead Island Pipefish)
Festucalex scalaris (Ladder Pipefish)
Filicampus tigris (Tiger Pipefish)
Halicampus brocki (Brock's Pipefish)
Halicampus grayi (Mud Pipefish, Gray's Pipefish)
Halicampus nitidus (Glittering Pipefish)
Halicampus spinirostris (Spiny-snout Pipefish)
Haliichthys taeniophorus (Ribboned Pipehorse, Ribboned Seadragon)
Hippichthys penicillus (Beady Pipefish, Steep-nosed Pipefish)
Hippocampus angustus (Western Spiny Seahorse, Narrow-bellied Seahorse)
Hippocampus histrix (Spiny Seahorse, Thorny Seahorse)
Hippocampus kuda (Spotted Seahorse, Yellow Seahorse)
Hippocampus planifrons (Flat-face Seahorse)
Micrognathus micronotopterus (Tidepool Pipefish)
Phoxocampus belcheri (Black Rock Pipefish)
Solegnathus hardwickii (Pallid Pipehorse, Hardwick's Pipehorse)
Solegnathus lettiensis (Gunther's Pipehorse, Indonesian Pipefish)
Solenostomus cyanopterus (Robust Ghostpipefish, Blue-finned Ghost Pipefish)
Solenostomus paegnius (Rough-snout Ghost Pipefish)
Syngnathoides biaculeatus (Double-end Pipehorse, Double-ended Pipehorse, Alligator

Pipefish)
Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus (Bentstick Pipefish, Bend Stick Pipefish, Short-tailed

Pipefish)
Trachyrhamphus longirostris (Straightstick Pipefish, Long-nosed Pipefish, Straight Stick

Pipefish).
Doryrhamphus multiannulatus, Hippocampus histrix and Phoxocampus belcheri are the only
listed species that have been recorded in the Montebello/Barrow Islands region (Chevron
Australia 2005, DEC 2007). The distribution of the other protected species is known only from a
few records from the Pilbara region (Chevron Australia 2005).
Demersal fish surveys using stereo Baited Remote Underwater Stereo-Video (BRUV), cast and
seine netting techniques have identified different demersal fish assemblages that characterise
the different habitat community-types on the east coast of Barrow Island and at the mainland
end of the DomGas pipeline route (Chevron Australia 2012a, as amended from time to time).
During surveys, fish assemblages associated with coral communities were found to be the most
diverse. Coral communities on the east coast of Barrow Island are characterised by high
species richness, including small Damselfish, schooling small Trevally, Snapper, Cod, Grouper
and Emperor. Coral communities near the mainland are characterised by a variety of species
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Fish assemblages associated with non-coral benthic macro-invertebrates, macroalgae and

seagrass habitats are described in the Coastal and Marine Baseline State and Environmental
Impact Report: Domestic Gas Pipeline (Chevron Australia 2012a, as amended from time to
time).
Table 4-6 Protected Sharks that may Occur in the Vicinity of the DomGas Pipeline
Scientific
Name
Common
Name
Status
Species Habitat
1,2
WA
Cth
Pristis clavata
Dwarf
Sawfish,
Queensland
Sawfish
P1
Range extents north from Cairns around the Cape

York Peninsula in Queensland, across northern
Australian waters, to the Pilbara coast in Western
Australia
Inhabits shallow (23 m) coastal waters and
estuarine habitats
Rhincodon
typus
Whale Shark
V
M
Oceanic and coastal, tropical to warm-temperate

pelagic shark
Main known aggregation site is off Ningaloo Reef,
where between 200 and 400 Whale Sharks appear
each autumn
Known to occur on the North West Shelf, including
near the offshore islands of the Montebello/
Lowendal/Barrow Island region

Note:
1
2
P1 = Taxa with few, poorly known populations on threatened lands
3
V = Vulnerable
M = Migratory
4.2.2.4
Avifauna
The seabird population of the Pilbara region includes migratory and resident seabirds.
Generally, migratory species visit the Pilbara from the northern hemisphere or close to the
equator and pass through the region on their way southward, or they may stay in the Pilbara
region until ready to journey back to breed (Chevron Australia 2005). Resident species remain
in the Pilbara region throughout the year, but may move around within the region.
The Montebello/Lowendal/Barrow Island region has significant rookeries for 15 seabird species,
including the largest breeding colony of Roseate Terns in WA, which is located on the
Montebello Islands. Double Island, 5 km off the east coast of Barrow Island, is a regionally
significant rookery for Bridled Terns and a locally significant rookery site for the Wedge-tailed
Shearwater (Chevron Australia 2005).
Many migratory shorebirds are likely to exist within the intertidal zone and may occur near the
DomGas pipeline route. These species are largely restricted to the tidal flats and mangroves
near the shore-crossing (RPS BBG 2006). During field surveys, numbers of migratory and
wading birds observed along the proposed DomGas line were low to moderate, with no major
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Migratory and resident seabirds also inhabit the islands of the Great Sandy and Passage
Islands Groups. Nesting species on the islands include Caspian Terns, Crested Terns, Eastern
Reef Egrets, Fairy Terns, Ospreys, Wedge-tailed Shearwaters, and White-bellied Sea Eagles
(Pendoley et al. 2003).
Table 4-7 details avifauna species that have been observed within approximately 25 km of the
DomGas pipeline route in the Great Sandy and Passage Islands groups.
Table 4-8 details protected avifauna species that may occur within the vicinity of the offshore
and intertidal DomGas pipeline route.
Table 4-7 Avifauna Species Observed in Proximity to the DomGas Pipeline Route in the
Great Sandy and Passage Islands Groups
Island
Angle Island
Great Sandy
Island
Long Island
Scientific Name
Common Name
Arenaria interpres
Ruddy Turnstone
Charadrius mongolus
Lesser Sand Plover
Eascus magnirostrus
Beach Stone Curlew
Falco cenchroides
Australian Kestrel
Haemotopus fuliginosus
Sooty Oystercatcher
Haemotopus ostralegus
Pied Oystercatcher
Haliaeetus leucogaster
White-bellied Sea-Eagle
Heteroscelus brevipes
Grey-tailed Tattler
Hydroprogne caspia
Caspian Tern
Larus novaehollandiae
Silver Gull
Pandion haliaetus
Osprey
Phalacrocorax varius
Pied Cormorant
Sterna bergii
Arenaria interpres
Crested Tern
Ruddy Turnstone
Artamus leucorhynchus
White-breasted Woodswallow
Charadrius mongolus
Lesser Sand Plover
Eascus magnirostrus
Beach Stone Curlew
Egretta sacra
Eastern Reef Egret
Sooty Oystercatcher
Pied Oystercatcher
Hydroprogne caspia
Caspian Tern
Silver Gull
Puffinus pacificus
Wedge-tailed Shearwater
Sterna bergii
Crested Tern
Sterna nereis
Arenaria interpres
Fairy Tern
Ruddy Turnstone
Charadrius mongolus
Lesser Sand Plover
Eascus magnirostrus
Beach Stone Curlew
Eremiornis carteri
Spinifexbird
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Middle
Passage
Island
North Sandy
Island
Passage
Island
Scientific Name

Common Name
Egretta sacra
Eastern Reef Egret
Sooty Oystercatcher
Pied Oystercatcher
Grey-tailed Tattler
Ardea novaehollandiae
Silver Gull
White-faced Heron
Arenaria interpres
Ruddy Turnstone
Cacatua pastinator
Little Corella
Charadrius mongolus
Lesser Sand Plover
Egretta sacra
Eastern Reef Egret
Sooty Oystercatcher
Pied Oystercatcher
Hydroprogne caspia
Caspian Tern
Silver Gull
Pandion haliaetus
Osprey
Pelecanus conspicillatus
Australia Pelican
Sterna bergii
Crested Tern
Sterna dougallii
Roseate Tern
Falco cenchroides
Australian Kestrel
Sooty Oystercatcher
Pied Oystercatcher
Hydroprogne caspia
Caspian Tern
Silver Gull
Sterna bergii
Crested Tern
Sterna nereis
Fairy Tern
Zosterops lutea
Yellow White-eye
Egretta sacra
Eastern Reef Egret
Sooty Oystercatcher
Pied Oystercatcher
Hydroprogne caspia
Caspian Tern
Silver Gull
Sterna bergii
Crested Tern
Sterna dougallii
Roseate Tern

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Island
Pup Island
Round Island
Scientific Name
Common Name
Charadrius mongolus
Lesser Sand Plover
Sooty Oystercatcher
Pied Oystercatcher
Grey-tailed Tattler
Hydroprogne caspia
Caspian Tern
Silver Gull
Pandion haliaetus
Osprey
Pied Cormorant
Puffinus pacificus
Sterna bergii
Crested Tern
Sterna nereis
Fairy Tern
Zosterops lutea
Yellow White-eye
Arenaria interpres
Ruddy Turnstone
Corturnix ypsilophora
Brown Quail
Eascus magnirostrus
Beach Stone Curlew
Falco cenchroides
Australian Kestrel
Geopelia humeralis
Bar-shouldered Dove
Sooty Oystercatcher
Pied Oystercatcher
Hydroprogne caspia
Caspian Tern
Silver Gull
Pelecanus conspicillatus
Australia Pelican
Pied Cormorant
Puffinus pacificus
Sterna bergii
Crested Tern
Zosterops lutea
Yellow White-eye
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Island
Sholl Island
Solitary Island
South
Passage
Island
Scientific Name

Common Name
Cacatua pastinator
Little Corella
Cinclorhamphus cruralis
Brown Songlark
Circus assimilis
Spotted Harrier
Eascus magnirostrus
Beach Stone Curlew
Egretta sacra
Eastern Reef Egret
Falco cenchroides
Australian Kestrel
Geopelia humeralis
Bar-shouldered Dove
Sooty Oystercatcher
Pied Oystercatcher
Grey-tailed Tattler
Silver Gull
Lichmera indistincta
Brown Honeyeater
Numenius phaeopus
Whimbrel
Pandion haliaetus
Osprey
Sterna bergii
Crested Tern
Arenaria interpres
Ruddy Turnstone
Charadrius mongolus
Lesser Sand Plover
Eascus magnirostrus
Beach Stone Curlew
Egretta sacra
Eastern Reef Egret
Falco cenchroides
Australian Kestrel
Pied Oystercatcher
Grey-tailed Tattler
Hydroprogne caspia
Caspian Tern
Silver Gull
Numenius phaeopus
Whimbrel
Puffinus pacificus
Sterna bergii
Crested Tern
Todirhampus sancta
Sacred Kingfisher
Ardea novaehollandiae
White-faced Heron
Charadrius mongolus
Lesser Sand Plover
Egretta sacra
Eastern Reef Egret
Grey-tailed Tattler
Silver Gull
Sterna dougallii
Roseate Tern
Distance from
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Route (approx km)
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Table 4-8 Protected Avifauna that may Occur in the Vicinity of the DomGas Pipeline
Status
Scientific Name
Common Name
Species Habitat
WA1,2
Cth3
Actitis hypoleucos+
Common
Sandpiper
Found in estuaries, tidal flats, mangroves, rivers, wetlands and salt flats
Breeds from the British Isles to Siberia and migrates to Australia in July before returning to breeding
grounds by April
Apus pacificus
Fork-tailed Swift
Found in aerial habitats throughout Australia

Breeds in Siberia and the Himalayas and migrates to Australia in October before returning to
breeding grounds by May or June
Arenaria
interpres+ o
Ruddy Turnstone
Found on tidal reefs, pebbly, sandy and muddy shores, and tidal flats
Breeds in the high Arctic and migrates to Australia in August before returning to breeding grounds
by May
Bubulcus ibis
(Ardea ibis)
Cattle Egret
Found in paddocks, pastures, wetlands and tidal mudflats

Colonised Australia (from Indonesia) in the 1940s and widespread throughout tropical and
temperate Australia
Calidris acuminata
Sharp-tailed
Sandpiper
Found on tidal flats, estuaries, salt marshes, beaches and wetlands

Breeds in Arctic Siberia and migrates to Australia by August before returning to breeding grounds
by May
Calidris alba
Sanderling
Found on firm, sandy beaches, tidal flats and river mouths

Breeds in the Arctic and migrates to Australia by September before returning to breeding grounds
by June
Calidris canutus
Red Knot
Found on tidal mudflats, sand flats, beaches and salt marshes

Breeds around the Arctic circle and migrates to Australia by August before returning to breeding
grounds by May
Calidris ferruginea
Curlew Sandpiper

Breeds in north-eastern Siberia and migrates to Australia by August before returning to breeding
grounds by May
Calidris ruficollis
Red-necked Stint

Breeds in Arctic Siberia and northern Alaska and migrates to Australia by August before returning
to breeding grounds by May
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Scientific Name
Common Name
Species Habitat
WA1,2
Cth3
Calidris subminuta
Long-toed Stint
Found on the margins of wetlands, tidal flats and weedy tide lines
Breeds in Siberia and migrates to Australia by August before returning to breeding grounds by May
Calidris tenuirostris
Great Knot
Found on tidal mudflats, sandy shorelines, estuaries and shallow wetlands

Breeds in north-east Siberia and migrates to Australia by September before returning to breeding
grounds by May
Charadrius
leschenaultii+
Greater Sand
Plover
Found on tidal flats, estuaries, salt marshes, beaches, mangroves and bare paddocks
Breeds from Turkey to southern Siberia and migrates to Australia by August before returning to
breeding grounds by June
Charadrius
mongolus o
Lesser Sand
Plover, Mongolian
Plover
Found in tidal flats, estuaries, salt marshes, beaches and mangroves

Breeds in Siberia and migrates to Australia by August before returning to breeding grounds by June
Charadrius
veredus
Oriental Plover,
Oriental Dotterel
Found in open plains, bare country, ploughed land, claypans, inland swamps and tidal flats
Breeds in Mongolia and northern China and migrates to Australia in September before returning to
breeding grounds by April or May
Chlidonias
leucopterus
White-winged Black
Tern
Found in coastal waters, estuaries and large wetlands

Breeds in Eurasia and migrates to Australia by October before returning to breeding grounds by
June
Egretta alba
(Ardea alba)
(Ardea modesta)
Great Egret, White

Egret
Found in estuaries, tidal flats, rivers, freshwater lakes and dams

Feeds on fish, amphibians and invertebrates
Egretta sacra+ o
Eastern Reef Egret
Found in islands, rocky shores, beaches, creeks and tidal flats

Feeds on small fish and invertebrates
Glareola
maldivarum
Oriental Pratincole
Found in plains, open or bare wetlands, tidal flats and beaches

Breeds in India, Pakistan and south-east Asia and migrates to Australia in November before
returning to breeding grounds by March
Haliaeetus
leucogaster o
White-bellied SeaEagle
Found on islands, on coasts, estuaries, wetlands, large rivers and large inland lakes
Aerial hunter for fish, snakes, birds and medium-sized mammals

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Scientific Name
Common Name
Species Habitat
WA1,2
Cth3
Heteroscelus
brevipes+ o
Grey-tailed Tattler
Found in estuaries, tidal flats, mangroves and reefs

Breeds in Siberia and migrates to Australia in September before returning to breeding grounds by
April
Hirundo rustica
Barn Swallow
Found in open country, agricultural lands, towns and associated infrastructure

Breeds in Asia and migrates to northern Australia during the wet season
Highly aerial species
Hydroprogne
caspia+ o
(Sterna caspia)
Caspian Tern
Found in coastal waters, beaches, tidal flats, larger rivers, lakes and wetlands
Occurs commonly throughout much of Australia
Limosa
lapponica+
Bar-tailed Godwit
Found in estuaries, tidal flats, rivers, inland lakes and flooded pasture
Breeds in Siberia and Alaska and migrates to Australia between August and October before
returning to breeding grounds by May
Limosa limosa
Black-tailed Godwit
Found in estuaries, tidal flats, rivers and large inland lakes

Breeds in Siberia and Alaska and migrates to Australia in September before returning to breeding
grounds by May
Macronectes
giganteus
Southern GiantPetrel
E
M
Found in Antarctic to subtropical waters, usually below latitude of 60 S in the south-east Indian
Ocean
Throughout the colder months, juveniles and adults disperse widely, extending to the Tropic of
Capricorn (23 S) and sometimes beyond these latitudes
Merops ornatus
Rainbow Bee-eater
Found in open woodlands, sand ridges, riverbanks, beaches, dunes, cliffs and mangroves
Occurs all year round in the tropics, with a southward migration in early spring before returning
north in autumn
Numenius
madagascariensis+
Eastern Curlew
3
P4
Found in estuaries, tidal flats and mangroves

Breeds in Siberia and north-east Asia and migrates to Australia during August and September,
before returning to breeding grounds by May
Numenius
phaeopus+ o
Whimbrel
Found in estuaries, tidal flats, mangroves and rivers

Breeds in Siberia and migrates to Australia in August before returning to breeding grounds by May
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Common Name
Species Habitat
WA1,2
Cth3
Onychoprion
anaethetus (Sterna
anaethetus)
Bridled Tern
Found in offshore waters and islands

Occurs in marine waters north of the Tropic of Capricorn and along the west coast of Western
Australia
Pandion
haliaetus+ o
Osprey
Found on islands, coasts, estuaries and large rivers

Aerial hunter that predominantly feeds on fish
Plegadis falcinellus
Glossy Ibis
Found in well-vegetated wetlands, wet paddocks and pasture, floodplains and occasionally saline
wetlands and mudflats
Migrates in response to rains but is most common in northern and eastern Australia
Pluvialis fulva
Pacific Golden
Plover

Breeds in north-eastern Siberia and western Alaska and migrates to Australia by August before
returning to breeding grounds by May
Pluvialis
squatarola+
Grey Plover
Found on tidal flats, estuaries, salt marshes and tidal reefs

Breeds in the Arctic and migrates to Australia by August before returning to breeding grounds by
May
Puffinus pacificus o
Wedge-tailed
Shearwater
Found in offshore waters and small tropical islands

Occurs in marine waters throughout the tropical Pacific and Indian Ocean
Breeds in islands off Japan, the Hawaiian Islands, the Seychelles and off Western Australia
Sterna albifrons
Little Tern
Found in coastal and offshore waters, beaches and tidal flats

Breeds from south-east Asia and Papua New Guinea to Australia
Birds that breed in Asia migrate to Australia in August before returning to breeding grounds by May
Sterna dougallii o
Roseate Tern
Found in coastal and offshore waters and islands

Breeds on tropical and temperate islands in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Islands
Sterna hirundo
Common Tern

Breeds in Siberia and migrates to Australia by October before returning to breeding grounds by
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Scientific Name
Common Name
Species Habitat
WA1,2
Cth3
Thalasseus
bengalensis o
(Sterna
bengalensis)
Lesser Crested
Tern

Occurs in marine waters mostly north of the Tropic of Capricorn
Tringa glareola
Wood Sandpiper
Found on the muddy margins of wetlands, mudflats, mangroves and salt marshes
Breeds from northern Eurasia to Siberia and migrates to Australia by September before returning to
breeding grounds by May
Tringa nebularia+
Common
Greenshank
Found in estuaries, tidal flats, mangroves, rivers, wetlands and salt marshes
Breeds from Scotland to Siberia and migrates to Australia between August and October before
returning to breeding grounds by June
Tringa stagnatilis
Marsh Sandpiper
Found in wetlands, estuaries, tidal flats, mangroves and salt marshes

Breeds from Austria to northern Mongolia and migrates to Australia between August and October
before returning to breeding grounds by May
Xenus cinereus+
Terek Sandpiper
Found in estuaries, tidal mudflats, mangroves, shores, reefs and salt marshes
Breeds from Finland to north-eastern Siberia and migrates to Australia by August before returning
to breeding grounds by May
(Sources: Pendoley et al. 2003, RPS BBG 2006, SEWPaC 2011)

Note:
1
3 = Listed on Schedule 3, Migratory birds protected under an international agreement;
2
P4 = Taxa in need of monitoring
3
Status under the EPBC Act 1999 (Cth):
E = Endangered
M = Migratory
+
Species observed in intertidal field surveys.
o
Species observed in the Great Sandy and Passage Islands Groups.
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Introduced Fauna
Introduced species or feral species that may occur on Mardie Station, and that may exist in the
intertidal zone, include (RPS BBG 2006):
dogs (Canis lupus)
cats (Felis catus)
foxes (Vulpes vulpes).
These introduced species have heavily impacted on native fauna species on the mainland,
including at Mardie Station, through predation, competition for food and shelter, and by
destroying habitat and spreading diseases.
4.3
Socio-economic Environment
4.3.1 Cultural Heritage

4.3.1.1
Native Title
Currently there are two registered Native Title claims that overlap the DomGas pipeline route at
the mainland shore-crossing and within the intertidal zone:
Yaburara and Mardudhunera People (Tribunal No. WC96/89)
Kuruma Marthudunera People (Tribunal No. WC99/12).
Chevron Australia has established heritage agreements with both claimant groups to allow for
the installation of the DomGas pipeline. Heritage surveys have been undertaken by both
claimant groups to identify archaeological and ethnographic sites of cultural significance.
4.3.1.2
Archaeological and Ethnographic Sites
During heritage surveys, two archaeological sites were identified near the High Water Mark
within the intertidal zone (see Figure 4-8). These sites have been identified as Artefacts or
Scattered Artefacts and installation of the DomGas pipeline within this area, including the
establishment of the pipe storage area and stringing yard, will avoid disturbance of these sites.
Two archaeological sites, Hadson Midden 1 and Hadson Midden 2, have also been identified to
the north of the Apache easement. These sites are not close to the DomGas pipeline easement
but any disturbance of these sites will also be avoided.
No ethnographic sites were identified during heritage surveys for the DomGas pipeline.
4.3.1.3
Shipwrecks
Shipwrecks of historic interest and all shipwrecks older than 75 years are protected under the
Historic Shipwrecks Act 1976 (Cth), while pre-1900 shipwrecks are protected under the
Maritime Archaeology Act 1973 (WA).
No shipwrecks have been identified along the offshore DomGas pipeline route during searches
of databases of the Western Australian Maritime Museum (URS 2009) and during geophysical
and marine baseline surveys (URS 2009).
However, near the DomGas shore-crossing is Maceys Wreck (Australian Interaction
Consultants [AIC] 2009). Maceys Wreck is an unidentified shipwreck (circa 1880) discovered
during construction of the Hadson (now Apache) pipeline in 1991 (McCarthy 1991). Maceys
Wreck was most likely used for pearling during the late nineteenth century and was washed
ashore during a cyclone (McCarthy 1991).
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Mangrove roots and trees have grown through the remnant material from Maceys Wreck (see
Figure 4-7). Remnants of granitic ballast rock, fragments of an iron water tank, pickle bottle
shards, cement-based conglomerates, wire rigging fragments, and eroded pearl shells from
Maceys Wreck span a distance of approximately 21 m along the shoreline (McCarthy 1991). It
is likely that other material (e.g. chain, fastenings, timber and anchors) from the wreck were
salvaged by European settlers and Aborigines for use in the pearling industry during the late
nineteenth century (McCarthy 1991).
Maceys Wreck is of cultural heritage significance as it is one of the few tangible remains of the
late nineteenth century pearling industry in north-west Australia (McCarthy 1991). The DomGas
pipeline has been realigned to avoid disturbance of Maceys Wreck and to allow for safe
construction away from Apaches easement (see Figure 4-8).
Figure 4-7 Remnants of Ballast Rock from Maceys Wreck amongst Mangroves near the
DomGas Pipeline Shore-crossing
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Figure 4-8 Cultural Heritage Sites along the DomGas Pipeline Route within the Intertidal
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4.3.2 Conservation Areas

The following conservation areas are located within the region of the DomGas pipeline:
Barrow Island Nature Reserve
Barrow Island Marine Park
Barrow Island Marine Management Area
Montebello Islands Conservation Park
Montebello Islands Marine Park
Great Sandy Islands Nature Reserve
North Sandy Island Nature Reserve.
These conservation areas are managed by the Western Australian DPaW (see Figure 4-9).
The Barrow Island Nature Reserve is a Class A Nature Reserve under the Conservation and
Land Management Act 1984 (WA), reserved for the purposes of conservation of flora and fauna.
Barrow Island is home to 22 endemic species of mammal, reptile, bird, and subterranean fauna
and supports regionally and nationally significant rookeries for threatened Green and Flatback
Turtles (DEC 2011).
The Montebello Islands Conservation Park is a Class A Conservation Park and includes an
archipelago of small islands, which are very irregular, with convoluted coastlines, lagoons,
channels, intertidal embayments, barrier and fringing coral reefs, and shallow limestone
platforms (DEC 2007).
The Montebello Islands Marine Park and the Barrow Island Marine Park are vested as marine
parks due to the presence of high ecological values and the reliance of the primary social
values (e.g. pearling, nature-based tourism, recreational and commercial fishing) on the
maintenance of these ecological values. The remainder of the Barrow Island area is vested as
a Marine Management Area on the basis of the different balance of ecological and social values
(DEC 2007).
The DomGas pipeline route passes through the Barrow Island Marine
Management Area near Barrow Island.
The Great Sandy Islands Nature Reserve encompasses more than 30 islands, including the
Passage Islands, off the Pilbara coast near the DomGas pipeline shore-crossing. The islands
are approximately 1035 km off the mainland coast (LeProvost Environmental 2008). The
North Sandy Island Nature Reserve is a Class A Nature Reserve and is also located within the
Passage Islands chain. Both the Great Sandy Islands Nature Reserve and the North Sandy
Island Nature Reserve extend to the low water mark of the islands and include the intertidal
areas of the islands.
The DomGas pipeline traverses through the Coastal Margin from Exmouth Gulf to Cape
Preston, which is an Indicative Place on the Register of National Estate. It has been nominated
for the Register of National Estate as an important representation of intact tidal flats and
mangrove thicket of the north-west coast of Western Australia; it contains important habitat for
juveniles of many marine species, important bird habitat, and a dugong colony is present
(SEWPaC 2011a).
The Coastal Margin from Exmouth Gulf to Cape Preston is approximately 120 000 ha in area,
extending north-east and south-west of Onslow and comprising saline coastal flats between
Giralia Bay, Exmouth Gulf, and Cape Preston, inshore from the Mary Anne group of islands
(SEWPaC 2011a). This area is not a defined conservation area under State or Commonwealth
legislation and the DomGas pipeline only traverses through a limited area of the Coastal Margin
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Figure 4-9 Conservation Areas within the Region of the DomGas Pipeline
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4.3.3 Petroleum Development

Petroleum exploration began in the North West Shelf region in 1953. In 1964, the Barrow Island
oilfield was declared commercial. Since the late 1960s, and particularly since the 1980s,
extensive exploration activities have been undertaken in the region.
The offshore DomGas pipeline route is located near the Apache Sales Gas Pipelines, which
extend from Varanus Island to the mainland to tie-in to the DBNGP. In the intertidal zone, the
DomGas pipeline route is located parallel and adjacent to the Apache easement.
4.3.4 Commercial Shipping

The regional ports, in particular Dampier and Port Hedland, handle large tonnages of iron ore
and petroleum exports in addition to salt, manganese, feldspar chromite, and copper. Dampier
receives the highest number of vessel visits in Western Australia, with 3404 visits recorded in
20062007, while Port Hedland was third after Fremantle with 888 ship visits (DEWHA 2008).
Shipping lanes exist between Barrow Island and the mainland within the region of the DomGas
pipeline; however, these are not the main shipping routes to and from Dampier and Port
Hedland.
4.3.5 Commercial Fisheries and Aquaculture

Commercial fisheries that exist within the region of the DomGas pipeline include:
Beche-de-mer Fishery. This fishery harvests beche-de-mer, which are also known as
sea cucumbers or trepang. Beche-de-mer Fishery operations are primarily based in the
northern half of Western Australia, from Exmouth Gulf to the Western Australia/Northern
Territory border. The beche-de-mer are harvested by hand by diving and/or wading
through shallow waters.
Mackerel Managed Fishery. This fishery extends from the West Coast Bioregion to the
Western Australia/Northern Territory border. The target species within this fishery is
Spanish Mackerel.
Onslow Prawn Managed Fishery. This fishery harvests mainly Tiger Prawns from
inshore areas, with a lesser catch of King, Banana and Endeavour Prawns further
offshore.
Pearl Oyster Fishery. This fishery is the only remaining significant wild-stock fishery for
pearl oysters in the world and operates in the shallow coastal waters along the North
West Shelf. The pearls are harvested by hand by diving, with the Silver-lipped Pearl
Oyster as the target species.
Pilbara Fish Trawl (Interim) Managed Fishery. This fishery occupies the waters north of
latitude 2135S and between longitudes 114936E and 120E.
Pilbara Line Fishery. This fishery can operate anywhere within Pilbara Waters from the
North West Cape (2156S), north to longitude 120E.
Pilbara Trap Managed Fishery. This fishery lies north of latitude 2144S and between
longitudes 11496E and 12000E.
The target species within the Pilbara Fish Trawl (Interim) Managed Fishery, Pilbara Line Fishery
and Pilbara Trap Managed Fishery include Bluespotted Emperor, Rosy Threadfin Bream,
Brownstripe Snapper, Crimson Snapper, Red Emperor, Saddletail Snapper, Goldband Snapper,
Spangled Emperor, Frypan Snapper and Rankin Cod (Fletcher and Santoro 2010).
The area of the DomGas pipeline route, including within the Pilbara Fish Trawl Managed
Fishery, is permanently closed to trawling activities as this area is classified under the
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Aquaculture development in the North Coast Bioregion is dominated by the production of pearls.
Pearl farms are located along the Kimberley coast (particularly in the Buccaneer Archipelago),
in Roebuck Bay, and at the Montebello Islands (Fletcher and Santoro 2010).
4.3.6 Marine-based Tourism

Recreational boating, diving, snorkelling and wildlife observation (e.g. of whales, dolphins,
dugongs, turtles and birds) does occur within the MontebelloBarrow Islands Marine
Conservation Reserves. However, visitation remains at a low level due to the areas isolation
from major mainland centres and a lack of visitor facilities (DEC 2007).
Recreational fishing, commonly targeting species such as the demersal sea perch family,
emperors, Coral Trout, sharks, tunas, and mackerels, is a popular activity in the North-West
Marine Region. Those fishers who do visit the region are mainly concentrated in the waters off
the north-eastern end of Trimouille Island and south of the Montebello group (DEWHA 2008,
DEC 2007), some distance away from the proposed DomGas pipeline route.
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5.0
Environmental Risk Assessment and Management Measures
5.1
Overview
Chevron Australia has prepared the HES Risk Management: ASBU Standardized OE Process
(Chevron Australia 2007, as amended from time to time) to assess and manage health,
environment and safety (HES) risks, which it internally requires its employees, contractors, etc.
to comply with.
A number of environmental risk assessments have been completed for the Gorgon Gas
Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline. A strategic risk assessment was undertaken
during the preparation of the Draft EIS/ERMP to determine the environmental acceptability of
the Development, and to identify key areas of risk requiring mitigation (Chevron Australia 2005).
This original assessment was then reviewed as part of the development of the Gorgon Gas
Development Revised and Expanded Proposal PER (Chevron Australia 2008), in light of the
changes to the Gorgon Gas Development (described in Section 1.4). The outcomes of these
assessments have been reviewed and considered during the preparation of this Plan.
Additional detailed risk assessments have been undertaken for specific scopes of work within
this Plan, using Chevrons RiskMan2 Procedure (Chevron Corporation 2008, as amended from
time to time).
The main components of the RiskMan2 risk assessment methodology include:
Hazard Identification: Identifying potential hazards that are applicable to Gorgon Gas
Development activities and determining the hazardous events to be evaluated.
Hazard Analysis: Determining the possible causes that could lead to the hazardous
events identified; the consequences of the hazardous events; and the safeguards and
controls currently in place, or required, to mitigate the events and/or the consequences.
Risk Evaluation: Evaluating the risks using the Chevron Integrated Risk Prioritization
Matrix (Figure 5-1). The risk ranking is determined by a combination of the expected
frequency of the hazard occurring (likelihood) and the consequence of its occurrence.
Note that when assessing the consequence no credit is given to the hazard controls.
Hazard controls are taken into account in determining the likelihood of the event.
Residual Risk Treatment: Reviewing the proposed management controls for each of
the risks identified and proposing additional controls or making recommendations, if
required.
The risk assessments were undertaken in accordance with the following standards:
Australian Standard/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS) ISO 31000:2009 Risk

Management Principles and Guidelines (Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand
2009)
AS/NZS Handbook 203:2006 Environmental Risk Management Principles and Process

(Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand 2006).
For this Plan, the RiskMan2 risk assessment methodology was used to assess risks from
pipeline installation activities and identify management measures in accordance with
Conditions 23.4 and 23.5 of Statement No. 800 and Conditions 16.4 and 16.5 of EPBC
Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178.
Inherent risk was determined based on a no-controls scenario. In doing so, it was possible to
identify the effectiveness of the controls that will be implemented on the risk ranking (the
residual risk). Using the Chevron Integrated Risk Prioritization Matrix (Figure 5-1), identified
risks are categorised into four groups, which determine the level of response and effort in
managing the risks.

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The risk-ranking categories (see Table 5-1) have been used in the development of this Plan to
determine whether the residual risks were acceptable or whether further mitigation was
required.
Table 5-1 Risk Levels and Risk Tolerability1
Risk Level
Description
Additional Risk Reduction
Intolerable
Short-term, interim risk reduction required. Long-term risk

reduction plan must be developed and implemented.
Risk Reduction Required

Unless Unreasonable (As
Low As Reasonably
Practicable [ALARP])
Additional long-term risk reduction required. If no further

activity can be reasonably taken, management approval must
be sought to continue activity.
Risk Reduction Required

Unless Unreasonable
(ALARP)
Risk is tolerable if reasonable safeguards/management

systems are confirmed to be in place.
Risk Reduction Not

Required
No further risk reduction required. Risk reduction at

management/team discretion.
1, 2, 3, 4
7, 8, 9, 10
Note: The term tolerable is synonymous to the term acceptable used in the AS/NZS on Environmental Risk
Management (Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand 2006)
Risks that have a risk level of 7, 8, 9 or 10 are considered to be 'low', with no further risk
reduction required (as per Table 5-1). However, at management/team discretion, additional risk
mitigation measures are included to reduce impacts from pipeline installation activities as far as
practicable and to achieve world-class performance.
Based on the outcomes of the risk assessments completed to date, the following key risk
categories and environmental aspects have been identified:
Physical presence:
fauna interaction
artificial light
noise and vibration
interference with other users
Installation activities:
disturbance of benthic habitats
anchoring and mooring
turbidity and sedimentation
disturbance of Potential Acid Sulfate Soils (PASS)
erosion
site reinstatement
Cultural heritage:
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indigenous heritage sites
Introduction of Non-indigenous Species (NIS):
ballast water
biofouling
introduction and/or spread of weeds
Discharges to sea:
deck drainage
sewage, greywater and putrescible wastes
equipment and machinery space
cooling water
Disposal of wastes:
non-hazardous and hazardous waste
welding and coating debris
hydrotest water
Atmospheric emissions:
combustion emissions
ozone depleting substances (ODS)
dust
Unplanned events:
spills and leaks
unplanned discharge of hydrotest water
fire.
Table 5-2 provides a register for each of these risk categories, including inherent risk,
management and mitigation measures and residual risk.
The subsequent sections describe each of the risk categories.
In accordance with
Condition 23.4 (i) and 23.4 (ii) of Statement No. 800 and Condition 16.4 (i) and 16.4 (ii) of EPBC
Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178, the subsequent sections describe both:
Management measures to reduce the impacts from pipeline installation activities as far
as practicable
Management measures to ensure that pipeline installation activities do not cause

Material or Serious Environmental Harm outside the Terrestrial and Marine Disturbance
Footprints.
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Table 5-2 Risk Register

Category
Environmental
Aspect
Consequence/
Impact
Inherent Risk
C
Fauna injury/mortality
Fauna interaction
(vehicle strike)
Fauna interaction
(personnel/
equipment)
Physical
Presence
Fauna interaction
(vessel strike)
Physical
Presence
Physical
Presence

Management and Mitigation

Measures
Residual
Risk
C
Appropriate personnel will be responsible for marine fauna

observation on installation vessels
If marine fauna are spotted, installation vessels moving at
speeds greater than five knots will adjust their speed and
direction to avoid impacting the animal
Caution zones around cetaceans will be established for
the installation activities, consistent with Part 8 of the
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation
Regulations 2000
Marine fauna observers will closely monitor and record
fauna behaviour when fauna are observed in the vicinity of
or approaching the installation vessels
Vehicles travelling along the ROW will be restricted to

designated speed limits
Fauna handling procedures will be developed, outlining
the implementation of fauna handling, capturing, removal,
and relocation requirements (within the intertidal zone)
Designated personnel (Fauna Handlers) will be trained in
fauna handling procedures and only these personnel will
handle fauna
Dead fauna will be moved away from worksites (including
the ROW), if appropriate and safe to do so
All worksite personnel and visitors will be inducted

regarding the proper response to wildlife encounters
The seawater intake for water winning will be fitted with
screens and the intake velocity limited to a maximum of
0.1 m/s
Inspections of cleared areas will be made as soon as
possible after clearing, and Fauna Handlers will be called
in if displaced or injured animals are found
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Aspect
Category
Consequence/
Impact
Inherent Risk
C

Measures
Residual
Risk
C
Physical
Presence
Fauna interaction
(trenching in the
intertidal zone)
The open trench (from Onshore KP 0 to KP 12) will be

inspected twice daily for fauna in the morning and late
afternoon when tides allow, where practicable, and prior to
stringing and/or lowering in of pipe to the flooded trench
and backfilling
Fauna exit structures and/or escape ramps will be
constructed at regular intervals to enable fauna to exit the
trench
Crossings will be installed across open trenches at regular
intervals to enable fauna to cross the trench
Fauna found in trenches will be removed by Fauna
Handlers in accordance with fauna handling procedures,
where practicable
Physical
Presence
Artificial light
Disturbance of fauna,
altering foraging and
breeding activities
Lighting will be managed in accordance with the Longterm Marine Turtle Management Plan
Physical
Presence
Noise and vibration
Disturbance of fauna
behaviour resulting in
possible displacement
from areas
Masking of biologically
important sounds
Temporary or
permanent reductions
in hearing sensitivity
Physical impact on
burrows and habitats
from vibration
Equipment will be designed to operate in accordance with

appropriate industry and equipment standards including
specifications for noise levels
Equipment will be maintained to manufacturers
specifications to reduce noise emissions
Equipment covers, mufflers and other noise suppression
equipment will be maintained and will be in good working
order at all times
Engines and/or equipment will not be left in stand-by or
running mode unnecessarily
Helicopter height will be maintained during transit in
accordance with the Environment Protection and
Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000
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Aspect

Consequence/
Impact
Inherent Risk
C

Measures
Residual
Risk
C
Physical
Presence
Interference with
other users
Installation vessels
create obstacle to
other vessel
movements
Restricted access to
work areas
Ongoing liaison/communication with relevant stakeholders

(including fishing groups) to ensure awareness of the
proposed installation activities and to minimise impacts to
other users
Prior to commencement of installation activities,
Department of Transport (DoT) will be notified
Notice to Mariners will be posted to alert fishing and other
vessels in the area
Installation
Activities
Disturbance of
benthic habitats
(direct loss during
pipeline installation)
Direct loss of seabed

and benthic habitat
where the pipeline is
laid
The offshore DomGas pipeline route has been located to

avoid sensitive benthic habitats
The location of the DomGas pipeline route is near the
Apache easement to avoid disturbance of other areas
along the mainland coastline
A mangrove restoration plan/program will be implemented
by Chevron Australia
Installation
Activities
Disturbance of
benthic habitats
(dropped objects)
Disturbance and/or
loss of benthic
habitats
Certified and rated equipment will be used during

installation activities
Items will be secured on deck during vessel transit
Pipeline installation activities will take place within the
approved pipelay corridor and Marine Disturbance
Footprint (MDF)
Installation
Activities
Disturbance of
benthic habitats and
other vegetation
(unauthorised
disturbance)
Disturbance and/or
loss of benthic
habitats and other
vegetation
Ground and vegetation disturbance procedures will be

developed to manage clearing activities
Signage and/or boundary markers will be in place along
the ROW, where appropriate
Vehicle movements will be minimised as far as practicable
Traffic management procedures will be developed and
implemented
Dedicated turning, overtaking, and parking areas will be
established
Vehicle and equipment movement will be restricted to
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Aspect
Category
Consequence/
Impact
Inherent Risk
C

Measures
Residual
Risk
C
Installation
Activities
Anchoring and
mooring
Disturbance to seabed
and/or benthic habitat
Anchoring procedures will be developed to limit impacts to

coral habitat
Pre-lay surveys will be undertaken and will assist in
determining suitable anchoring locations
Anchoring points for pipe supply vessels, cargo barges,
accommodation vessels and other ancillary vessels will
avoid coral habitat areas
Anchoring procedures to minimise the impacts from
anchoring and wire/chain sweep will be developed
Anchors with high holding capacity will be used, where
practicable
Anchoring exclusion zones for coral habitats will be
identified
Coral habitat mapping will be used to clearly identify coral
habitat areas during engineering design and for
incorporation into anchoring drawings and procedures
Coral habitat within indicative anchoring areas will be
identified and marked within vessel navigation systems on
the Deep Water Pipelay Barge and the associated Anchor
Handling Vessels
Buoys will be attached to mooring lines used above coral
habitat areas where there is sufficient water depth, where
practicable
Installation
Activities
Turbidity and
sedimentation
(trenching and
jetting)
Disturbance and/or
loss of benthic
habitats from
increased turbidity in
the water column
and/or smothering
during sedimentation
Disturbance of marine
fauna
Specific operating procedures will be developed by the

contractor/s prior to commencement of trenching and
jetting activities and implemented
Clearing of mangroves and other vegetation will be
restricted to designated areas
Site reinstatement procedures for activities occurring in
the intertidal zone (Onshore KP 0 to KP 12) will be
developed and implemented as soon as practicable
following competition of construction and precommissioning activities
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Consequence/
Impact
Inherent Risk
C

Measures
Residual
Risk
C
Installation
Activities
Turbidity and
sedimentation
(rock-bolting)
Disturbance and/or
loss of benthic
habitats from
the water column
and/or smothering
fauna
Rock-bolt design will be fit-for-purpose for the

geotechnical conditions along the pipeline route
A rock-bolting procedure will be developed and
implemented
Rock-bolting will be a controlled activity within weather
limitations
Certified and rated rock-bolting equipment will be used
Rock-bolting equipment will be maintained regularly
Grout and/or cement used during drilling of rock bolts will
be approved through Chevron Australias chemical
approval process, with the aim of selecting the least
hazardous materials
Installation
Activities
Turbidity and
sedimentation
(rock installation)
Disturbance and/or
loss of benthic
habitats from
the water column
and/or smothering
fauna
A rock installation procedure will be developed and

implemented
Rock installation will be a controlled activity within weather
limitations.
The quantity of rock placed on the DomGas pipeline and
surrounding seabed will be controlled by limiting the
volume of rock located in each compartment on the Rock
Installation Vessel
Installation
Activities
Turbidity and
sedimentation
(thruster wash)
Disturbance and/or
loss of benthic
habitats from
the water column
and/or smothering
fauna
Thrusters will only be used on support vessels (such as

anchor handling tugs, pipe supply vessels, survey
vessels); pipelay barges will use anchors
Impacts from thruster wash will be short-term in any one
location
Installation
Activities
Disturbance of
PASS
Oxidisation of sulfides
Management measures for reducing potential risks

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Aspect
Category
Consequence/
Impact
Inherent Risk
C

Measures
Residual
Risk
Increased acidity of
soils and groundwater
Mobilisation of heavy
metals
Loss of benthic habitat
and vegetation
an Acid Sulfate Soil Management Plan
Installation
Activities
Erosion
Erosion along the

pipeline route in the
intertidal zone
Erosion and siltation of
creek lines that
intersect the pipeline
Disturbance and/or
loss of benthic
habitats and other
vegetation
Poor reinstatement
Increased
rehabilitation
requirements

restricted to designated areas
Methods that avoid uprooting mangroves will be used
during clearing
Temporary erosion control measures will not prevent or
unnecessarily restrict water flows from creeks or gullies
Scour protection measures will be installed where required
Trench-breakers will be installed for erosion control and to
prevent trench collapse
Site reinstatement procedures for activities occurring
within the intertidal zone (KP 0 to KP 12) will be prepared
and implemented
Installation
Activities
Site reinstatement
Poor site
reinstatement
Poor revegetation
Loss of fauna habitat
Loss of biodiversity
Establishment of
introduced flora
species
Increased erosion and
siltation of water
courses
Increased
All waste will be removed from within DomGas

construction areas and disposed of to approved facilities
The area will be re-contoured to the natural profile and
erosion control works will be installed
Temporary artificial drainage, erosion, and sediment
control measures will be removed
Any fencing removed during DomGas construction
activities will be replaced
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Risk
C
maintenance and
rehabilitation
requirements
Cultural
Heritage
Shipwrecks
Disturbance of
shipwrecks
Loss of archaeological
data and cultural
heritage values
All clearing and ground-disturbing activities will be

undertaken in accordance with ground and vegetation
disturbance procedures, including checking of proximity of
disturbance activities to identified heritage sites
Access to identified cultural heritage sites will be restricted
to essential personnel
Identified cultural heritage sites close to construction areas
will be protected by temporary barriers, fences, or other
appropriate measures
Should any other shipwrecks or cultural heritage material
be discovered during pipeline installation, this will be
reported in accordance with legislative requirements
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Cultural
Heritage
Indigenous heritage
sites
Disturbance of
indigenous heritage
sites and artefacts
Damage and/or loss of
artefacts
Loss of cultural
heritage values

disturbance activities to identified heritage sites
to essential personnel
Identified cultural heritage sites close to construction areas
will be protected by temporary barriers, fences or other
appropriate measures
Any heritage material that is uncovered during
construction will be managed in accordance with State
and Commonwealth legislative requirements
To reduce risks to any heritage material that may be
uncovered during construction:
- all construction work in the immediate vicinity of the
material will cease until further notice
- reasonable efforts will be made to protect the material
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Category
Consequence/
Impact
Inherent Risk
C

Measures
Residual
Risk
and secure the site

- an archaeologist or physical anthropologist with
appropriate experience will be engaged if human
remains are discovered in the work area
Introduction of
NIS
Ballast water
Competition with
native fauna and flora
for resources such as
food and shelter
Introduction of disease
and pathogens
Detrimental impacts to
aquaculture and
fisheries
Predation of fauna
Reduction of native
biodiversity
Possible
crossbreeding with
native fauna
Alteration of natural
habitats
Implementation of the Chevron Quarantine Management

System (QMS)
Marine vessels approaching Barrow Island will be
subjected to progressively more stringent quarantine
requirements in each defined zone, as described in the
Phase 4 Marine Quarantine Zonation for Barrow Island
Marine vessels operating outside the Barrow Island
Marine Quarantine Zonation will be required to conform to
the requirements of Australian Quarantine and Inspection
Service's (AQIS) Australian Ballast Water Management
Introduction of
NIS
Biofouling
Competition with
native fauna and flora
for resources
Introduction of disease
and pathogens
Detrimental impacts to
aquaculture and
fisheries
Predation of native
fauna
Reduction of native
A desktop quarantine compliance risk assessment will be

undertaken to determine the risk posed by each vessel
being used
If a vessel is deemed a high risk, inspections for exotic
species (and cleaning where required) will be undertaken
prior to the vessel arriving at site
Marine vessels entering the Marine Quarantine Zonation
will be required to comply with specific wetside and
topside requirements, as described in the Phase 4 Marine
Quarantine Zonation for Barrow Island
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Risk
C
biodiversity
Possible
crossbreeding with
native fauna
Alteration of natural
habitats
Introduction of
NIS
Introduction and/or
spread of weeds
Loss of biodiversity
Loss of native flora,
vegetation and fauna
habitat
Soil erosion
Reduced availability of
water resources
Reduced access for
native fauna and stock
to water
Damage to animal
hooves and vehicle
tyres from Mesquite
thorns
Increased numbers of
feral animals, through
provision of refuges in
dense Mesquite
thickets
Site-specific weed hygiene management procedures will

be developed and implemented
Imported fill material shall be free of weeds and
contaminants
A weed monitoring plan/program will be implemented by
Chevron Australia
Discharges to
Sea
Deck drainage
Localised pollution of
the water column
leading to adverse
impacts to marine life
High standards of housekeeping will be maintained in all

areas, including keeping the area litter-free
Only limited and fit-for-purpose hazardous and dangerous
materials will be kept on vessels and they will be stored
and handled in accordance with legal requirements and
industry standards
Maintenance activities on vessels that have the potential
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Risk
Spill containment and recovery equipment will be provided

where spills are possible and such equipment will be
maintained to ensure that it is readily available and in
working condition
In the event of a spill or leak on deck, spilled materials will
be cleaned and removed prior to any deck wash-down
activities
Discharges to
Sea
Sewage, greywater
and putrescible
wastes
Increased nutrient
availability and
biological oxygen
demand (BOD)
Loss of visual amenity
The disposal of sewage, greywater and food scraps from

DomGas pipeline installation vessels will be done in
accordance with the requirements of MARPOL Annex IV
Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships and
Annex V Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships
Inspection and maintenance of waste treatment systems
will be conducted regularly to confirm operability and
performance
Waste management plans and procedures will be
developed and implemented
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Discharges to
Sea
Equipment and
Machinery Space
the water column
leading to adverse
impacts to marine life
The disposal of waste oil, bilge, and sludge generated by

equipment will be managed in accordance with MARPOL
Annex I Prevention of Pollution by Oil
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Discharges to
Sea
Cooling water
the water column
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Small volume of cooling water discharged from DomGas

installation vessels
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Disposal of
Wastes
Non-hazardous and
hazardous waste

developed and implemented
Spill kits and adequate bins for separation and
segregation of wastes shall be available
Storage of fuels, oils, solvents and other chemicals shall
be in appropriate facilities
Domestic rubbish shall be stored in designated areas, until
removal offsite to approved waste facilities
Waste storage containers will be covered/closed at all
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injury/mortality
from ingestion or
entanglement
Soil and/or water
contamination
Damage to and
smothering of benthic
habitat and vegetation
Attraction of pests and
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seabirds
Generation of odour
from inappropriate
storage
times to prevent spillage and fauna access

Regular site inspections will be undertaken, including
inspections of housekeeping, and the storage and
containment of hydrocarbons, chemicals and other
substances
Solid wastes will be removed from site, as required, for
disposal at approved waste facilities
Disposal of
Wastes
Welding and
coating debris
Soil and water

contamination
through toxicity or
ingestion
MSDS requirements for use and disposal of welding and

coating materials will be adhered to
Enclosed blasting and welding habitats will be used where
practicable
Disposal of
Wastes
Hydrotest water
Soil and water

contamination
Hydrotest dewatering procedures will be developed and

implemented, including details about water volumes,
equipment for control and transfer of water, flow rates,
concentration of treatment chemicals, testing and/or
monitoring of water disposed to the evaporation pond or
offsite
The evaporation pond will be of a sufficient size to
accommodate stormwater and will be lined with an
impervious polyethylene liner/membrane.
An evaporation pond removal and reinstatement
procedure will be developed
Atmospheric
Emissions
Combustion
emissions
Decline in local air

quality
Contribute to global
greenhouse gases
Vessels will comply with the regulations for the Prevention

of Air Pollution from Ships contained in Annex VI of the
MARPOL Convention
All vehicles and equipment will be operated and
maintained to ensure optimum efficiencies, in accordance
with the manufacturers recommendations.
Fuel use within the intertidal zone will be reduced as far as
practicable by implementing measures to minimise the
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Category
Consequence/
Impact
Inherent Risk
C

Measures
Residual
Risk
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available to personnel, and considering vehicle

movements in daily planning activities to eliminate
unnecessary movements
Atmospheric
Emissions
Ozone depleting
substances
Degradation of the
ozone layer
Vessels will comply with the requirements for ODS

specified in Regulation 12 of Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78,
including the prohibition of deliberate release of ODS
Personnel handling ODS will be certified and hold the
necessary permits and licenses required under the Ozone
Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management
Regulations 1995
The use of ODS in new refrigeration systems will be
avoided where practicable. Any systems containing ODS
that require recharging or replacement will be exchanged
to an ozone-friendly system, wherever such options are
available
The requirements for recording and reporting the use and
disposal of ODS under the Ozone Protection and
Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Regulations
1995 will be adhered to, including reporting the release of
any ODS
Atmospheric
Emissions
Dust
Adverse impacts to
human health
Reduced visual
amenity
Damage to vegetation,
in the event of
substantial deposition
on foliage
Disturbance of fauna
Dust control, such as water suppression, compacting or

temporarily covering some areas, will be implemented
where necessary
designated speed limits
Unplanned
Events
Spills and leaks

(vessel collision,
unintentional
Acute and chronic

toxicity to marine life
Oiling of birds

vessels in the area
Maritime standards and procedures will be adhered to,
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grounding)

Consequence/
Impact

Measures
Inherent Risk
C
Residual
Risk
Shoreline pollution
Disruption to fishing
including maintaining specific lights configuration and

radar/watch
Personnel responsible for navigation and communications
will be fully trained and competent
Vessels working within the nearshore area will be carefully
selected
Tidal and water current data will be used to determine safe
working conditions for installation activities
Installation vessels will carry on board a Shipboard Oil
Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP) in accordance with
MARPOL requirements. As part of the SOPEP, sufficient
equipment will be carried on board to deal with an oil spill
There will be a tiered response to spills in accordance with
Chevron Australias Marine Oil Pollution Plan (MOPP)
Unplanned
Events
Spills and leaks

(refuelling)
Acute and chronic

toxicity to fauna
Oiling of birds
Shoreline pollution
Disruption to fishing
Soil and/or water
contamination
Refuelling will only be undertaken when

weather/sea/visibility conditions are appropriate
Personnel will be trained in their roles, functions and
responsibilities, including emergency response, prior to
refuelling or fuel transfer
Dry break couplings and breakaway couplings will be
used, which are fit-for-purpose, used within their design
life limits, and regularly checked for damage to prevent
leaks
Continuous visual monitoring of hoses, couplings and flow
gauges will be undertaken during refuelling
Open communication channels will be maintained during
refuelling
For refuelling activities in the intertidal zone (Onshore
KP 0 to KP 12), there will be designated refuelling areas,
where practicable, and drip trays/containment will be used
during refuelling activities
Unplanned
Events
Spills and leaks

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Category
Unplanned
Events
Consequence/
Impact
activities and
maintenance)
Oiling of birds
Shoreline pollution
Soil and/or water
contamination
Spills and leaks

(flooding of the work
area)
Acute and chronic

toxicity to fauna
Oiling of birds
Shoreline pollution
Soil and/or water
contamination
Inherent Risk
C

Measures
Residual
Risk
Regular maintenance of equipment will be undertaken

Operational limitations for installation activities will be
defined
A rock-bolting procedure will be developed and
implemented
Spill response procedures for construction will be
developed and implemented. Regular servicing of
vehicles and equipment will be undertaken with
appropriate spill and waste management measures in
place
All major maintenance and washing of vehicles and
equipment will be conducted at designated maintenance
areas that are identified in construction drawings
Soil contaminated by a hazardous material spill will be
evaluated, cleaned up and disposed of using methods that
will have the least environmental harm
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Specialised equipment and/or supporting equipment will

be used in the intertidal zone
Tidal constraints will be addressed in scheduling and
planning installation activities in the intertidal zone
Weather and tidal forecasts will be used during installation
activities
Emergency response procedures developed by the
contractor/s prior to commencement of intertidal

construction activities will include contingency planning
and measures that address unplanned flooding of work
sites
Unplanned
Events
Unplanned
discharge of
chemically treated
water (wet buckle)
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Reduced water quality
in marine environment
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defined
Pipeline tension and touch-down will be monitored during
pipelay
Unplanned
Events
Unplanned
discharge of
chemically treated
water (hydrotest
leak)
Acute and chronic

toxicity to fauna
Reduced water quality
in marine environment
Welding will be undertaken by tested and qualified welders

in accordance with Chevron Australia approved welding
procedures developed by the contractor/s prior to
commencement of pipelay
Non-destructive testing (NDT) will be undertaken by tested
and qualified technicians and will verify weld integrity in
accordance with Chevron Australia approved NDT
procedures developed by the contractor/s.
Certified and tested equipment will be used for
hydrotesting (pumps, hoses and fittings)
Spill containment and clean-up equipment will be available
at the pre-commissioning start-up location during
pressurisation
Unplanned
Events
Fire
Damage to vegetation
All personnel will undertake an induction prior to

commencing work that will include fire management
requirements and restrictions on smoking. Smoking will
only be allowed in designated areas
Work procedures and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) will be
implemented for activities that may pose a fire risk (e.g.
clearing, welding, soldering and cutting)
Sufficient and appropriate equipment, materials and
resources (including trained emergency response
personnel) will be available to respond to a fire
Mobile refuelling will be undertaken with appropriate fire
equipment and mitigation measures in place
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5.2
Marine and Terrestrial Disturbance Footprints
The Marine Disturbance Footprint (MDF) for the DomGas pipeline includes:
the Marine Facilities Footprint, which are the areas of the seabed associated with the
physical footprint of the DomGas Pipeline, including rock bolts, rock installation and
concrete mattresses
the extent of the surrounding seabed in which the planned installation and operation
activities could be expected to disturb the seabed. This encompasses an area
extending 100 m on both sides of the pipeline alignment (i.e. a 200 m-wide corridor)
the areas of the seabed and the ecological elements that may be affected by temporary,
localised increases in Suspended Sediment Concentrations (SSC) and sedimentation
rates generated by nearshore trenching and jetting activities (the Trenching and Jetting
MDF)
the areas of the seabed within the indicative anchoring areas that will be directly
impacted by anchoring (anchors, wire and chain sweep) (discussed in Section 5.5.2).
A detailed description of areas of Material or Serious Environmental Harm and the MDF for the
DomGas pipeline is provided in the Coastal and Marine Baseline State and Environmental
Impact Report: Domestic Gas Pipeline (Chevron Australia 2012a, as amended from time to
time).
Material or Serious Environmental Harm due to the construction or operation of the DomGas
pipeline within the intertidal zone, may also occur within the Terrestrial Disturbance Footprint
(TDF) for the DomGas pipeline.
The TDF concept is outlined within the Terrestrial and Subterranean Baseline State and
Environmental Impact Report (Chevron Australia 2012a, as amended from time to time). T
environmental aspects, impacts and mitigation measures outlined in subsequent sections for
construction in the intertidal zone are applicable to the TDF concept and obligations.
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5.3
Potential Impacts to Marine Turtles
Potential impacts to marine turtles from the Gorgon Gas Development, including during
installation of the DomGas pipeline, are identified and described in the Long-term Marine Turtle
Management Plan (Chevron Australia 2013, as amended from time to time).
Marine turtle life stages, primarily Green, Flatback and Hawksbill Turtles that are potentially at
risk from the Gorgon Gas Development include:
reproductively active male and female turtles
nesting and internesting females
eggs
hatchlings dispersing off nesting beaches
resident foraging juveniles and adults
hatchlings dispersing out to sea from the nesting beaches
resident post-hatchling and juvenile Flatback Turtles (Chevron Australia 2013, as

Table 5-3 describes potential stressors to marine turtles during the installation of the DomGas
pipeline and references the subsequent sections within this Plan, which address management
of each of these aspects.
Table 5-3
Pipeline
Potential Stressors to Marine Turtles During Installation of the DomGas
Stressor
Description
Relevant Section
in the Plan
Vessel Movement
Death or injury to turtles by physical contact with vessels
5.4.1.1
Seawater Intake
Entrainment in seawater intakes (e.g. for pressure testing)

may occur
5.4.1.3
Light
Hatchlings attracted to lights from vessels, construction

activities or permanent structures (i.e. LNG jetty), and
onshore facilities
Disorientation or exhaustion of hatchlings that emerge
from nests
Altered levels of predation on hatchlings may occur in
inshore waters
Potential influence on adult females from nesting on
certain beaches
5.4.2
Noise and
Vibration
Offshore noise associated with vessels may disrupt

resident or female nesting turtles from foraging areas or
beach selection
5.4.3
Turbidity and
Sedimentation
Spills and Leaks
Disorientation due to low visibility

Impacts on turtle health including benthic communities as
their food source from accidental chemical or hydrocarbon
spills may occur
5.5.3
5.11.1
Note: Adapted from Long-term Marine Turtle Management Plan (Chevron Australia 2013, as amended from time to
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Physical Presence
5.4.1 Fauna Interaction

5.4.1.1
Vessel Movement
Vessel movements have the potential to result in marine fauna vessel strikes, which can cause
serious harm and injury, or in the worst case, mortality. Slow-moving species, such as various
whale species, dugongs and marine turtles, are most susceptible to vessel strikes, as they have
restricted capacity to rapidly alter course or direction. The ability of these species to avoid an
approaching vessel decreases with increasing vessel speed (Chevron Australia 2012b, as
In general, during installation activities for the DomGas pipeline, the Pipelay Barges will be
stationary or move very slowly (<0.5 knots). Therefore, the risk of marine fauna vessel strike
from these vessels whilst undertaking installation activities is considered low.
There is a greater risk of marine fauna vessel strike when vessels are in transit and moving at
greater speeds. These vessels may include pipe supply vessels in transit to site, survey
vessels, cargo vessels, and crew boats. Anchor Handling Vessels may also move at greater
speeds during anchor running activities.
To reduce the risk of marine fauna vessel strike as far as reasonably practicable, these
measures will be implemented:
Appropriate personnel will be responsible for marine fauna observation on installation

vessels.
If marine fauna are spotted, installation vessels moving at speeds greater than five knots
will adjust their speed and direction to avoid impacting the animal, where practicable.
Caution zones around cetaceans will be established for the installation activities,
consistent with Part 8 of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation
Regulations 2000.
Marine fauna observers will closely monitor and record fauna behaviour when fauna are
observed in the vicinity of or approaching the installation vessels.
With the implementation of these measures, the residual risk to marine fauna from vessel
strikes is low and no further risk reduction is required in accordance with the Chevron Integrated
Risk Prioritization Matrix (Figure 5-1).
Marine megafauna (whales, dolphins, dugongs, turtles, Whale Sharks) sighting observations will
be recorded and reported to DotE in annual compliance reporting and on request. Any detected
injury or fatality of marine fauna will be reported in accordance with Section 7.7.4.
5.4.1.2
Vehicle and Equipment Movement
The movement of vehicles and equipment during construction and installation activities in the
intertidal zone (Onshore KP 0 to KP 12) presents a risk to fauna through vehicle strike, which
may result in fauna injury or mortality.
To reduce this risk as far as reasonably practicable, these measures will be implemented:
Vehicles travelling along the ROW will be restricted to designated speed limits.
Fauna handling procedures will be developed by the contractor/s prior to

commencement of construction activities, outlining the implementation of fauna handling,
capturing, removal, and relocation requirements (within the intertidal zone).
Designated personnel (Fauna Handlers) will be trained in fauna handling procedures

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Dead fauna will be moved away from worksites (including the ROW) if it is appropriate
and safe to do so.
With the implementation of these measures, the residual risk to fauna from vehicle and
equipment movement is low and no further risk reduction is required in accordance with the
Chevron Integrated Risk Prioritization Matrix (Figure 5-1).
Any detected injury or fatality of fauna will be reported in accordance with Section 7.7.4.
5.4.1.3
Fauna Interaction with Personnel and Equipment
Fauna interaction with personnel and equipment during both offshore and intertidal installation
activities presents a risk to fauna.
Marine fauna may become entangled in lines used for mooring or anchoring, or lines used to
deploy equipment. Marine fauna may also become entrained during seawater intakes for water
winning near Barrow Island.
During clearing and earthworks in the intertidal zone, smaller, slow-moving, or less mobile fauna
may be crushed by advancing machinery or by destruction of their habitat.
To reduce these risks as far as reasonably practicable the measures outlined in Sections
5.4.1.1 and 5.4.1.2 and listed below will be implemented:
All worksite personnel and visitors will be inducted regarding the proper response to
wildlife encounters (including interaction with fauna, littering, feeding fauna, approaching
fauna, and unexpected fauna encounters).
The seawater intake for water winning will be fitted with screens and the intake velocity
limited to a maximum of 0.1 m/s to minimise the entrainment of marine fauna.
Inspections of cleared areas will be made as soon as possible after clearing, and Fauna
Handlers will be called in if displaced or injured animals are found.
With the implementation of these measures, the residual risk to fauna from interaction with
personnel and equipment is low and no further risk reduction is required in accordance with the
Records will be kept of dead, injured, captured, or entrapped fauna and will be reported in
accordance with Section 7.7.
5.4.1.4
Trenching in the Intertidal Zone
Trenching activities in the intertidal zone (Onshore KP 0 to KP 12) may lead to the injury and/or
mortality of marine and other fauna. Marine fauna, such as fish, may come into the trench on
an incoming tide and become stranded on the outgoing tide. Other fauna may fall into the
trench, leading to injury and/or mortality. Fauna that become stranded in the trench become
easy prey for predators. Fauna that are unable to swim may drown when the trench is flooded.
Fauna may also be buried from trench collapse or during backfilling.
To reduce these risks as far as reasonably practicable, the measures outlined in Sections
5.4.1.2 and 5.4.1.3 and listed below will be implemented:
The open trench (from Onshore KP 0 to KP 12) will be inspected twice daily for fauna in
the morning and late afternoon when tides allow, where practicable, and prior to
stringing and/or lowering in of pipe to the flooded trench and backfilling.
Fauna exit structures and/or escape ramps will be constructed at regular intervals to
enable fauna to exit the trench, where practicable.
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Crossings will be installed across open trenches at regular intervals to enable fauna to
cross the trench, where practicable.
The use of fauna exit structures and/or escape ramps will be reviewed during trenching
activities to ensure that risks to fauna are minimised and adaptive management measures are
undertaken, if required.
Fauna found in trenches will be removed by Fauna Handlers in accordance with fauna handling
procedures, where practicable. The removal of fish or other fauna from the flooded trench may
not be safe or practicable, and may cause additional stress to the fauna.
With the implementation of the above measures for trenching, the residual risk to fauna from
trenching activities is low and no further risk reduction is required in accordance with the
5.4.2 Artificial Light

Artificial lighting will be used for the safe illumination of vessels during offshore installation
activities, which will occur 24 hours a day. Artificial lighting may also be used in the intertidal
zone (Onshore KP 0 to KP 12) during night-time activities.
Behavioural response to light can alter foraging and breeding activity in turtles, seabirds, fish
and dolphins, conferring competitive advantage to some species and reducing reproductive
success and/or survival in others (Chevron Australia 2005).
The effects on marine fauna of increased artificial lighting are dependent on the:
intensity and wavelength of the light
extent to which light spills into areas that are significant for breeding and foraging
timing of overspill relative to breeding and foraging activity
resilience of the fauna populations that are affected (Chevron Australia 2005).
Within the areas potentially affected by the proposed activities, the marine fauna most sensitive
to the effects of artificial lighting are marine turtles. Elevated light levels on nesting beaches
can be detrimental to marine turtles because it could disrupt visual cues and alter behaviour in
these species, including behaviours such as:
deter females from nesting (Salmon 2003, cited in Chevron Australia 2013)
slow swimming, and aggregation of hatchlings around lit vessels and in-water structures,
leading to increased predation risks (Kebodeaux 1994, cited in Chevron Australia 2013).
Turtle nesting beaches that have been identified close to the DomGas pipeline route occur on
the east coast of Barrow Island, near the jetty tie-in, and on sandy beaches of the Great Sandy
and Passage Island groups (Pendoley et al. 2003).
Table 4-5 shows turtle species that are known to nest on beaches of the Great Sandy and
Passage Islands groups, within approximately 25 km of the DomGas pipeline route.
Turtle nesting beaches at Middle Passage Island (approximately 12 km away) and Sholl Island
(24 km distant) are considered to be regionally significant Hawksbill Turtle rookeries, due to the
high density of Hawksbill Turtles observed nesting at these islands (Pendoley et al. 2003).
Mangroves at the mainland shore-crossing are also habitat for juvenile Green Turtles, and posthatchling Flatback Turtles may potentially occur here (Chevron Australia 2013, as amended
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To reduce the impact of lighting on turtles and other marine fauna, lighting will be managed in
accordance with the Long-term Marine Turtle Management Plan (Chevron Australia 2013, as
The duration of DomGas pipeline installation activities is limited to approximately six to seven
months. Activities close to Barrow Island, including deep water pipelay, rock-bolting, riser
installation, and pre-commissioning will take approximately four to five months. Activities close
to the Great Sandy and Passage Island groups, including shallow water pipelay and jetting, and
will take approximately two to three months.
Due to the short duration of DomGas pipeline construction activities, particularly vessel lighting
close to nesting beaches at Barrow Island and the Great Sandy and Passage Island groups, the
residual risk to marine turtles and other fauna from artificial lighting is low. No further risk
reduction is required in accordance with the Chevron Integrated Risk Prioritization Matrix
(Figure 5-1).
Note: With reference to turtle nesting periods, the timing of installation activities will be
confirmed following detailed design and scheduling. Current scheduling of installation activities
(from April to October 2012) is outside the cyclone period and avoids key turtle nesting periods
(see Section 4.2.2.2).
5.4.3 Noise and Vibration

Noise and vibration associated with DomGas pipeline installation activities has the potential to
impact on fauna, including:
masking biologically important sounds (e.g. sound cues from prey or predators)
disturbing fauna behaviour, resulting in possible displacement from areas
causing temporary or permanent reductions in hearing sensitivity
physical impacts on burrows and habitats from vibration.
The impacts of noise on different fauna species is dependent on the distance from the source,
frequency, vibration, intensity, and persistence of noise, as well as the hearing, vocalisations
and other biological characteristics of the organism (Richardson et al. 1995).
Noise and vibration will be generated during DomGas pipeline installation by:
vessel operations
operation of vehicles, general plant and equipment
offshore trenching and jetting
intertidal trenching
rock-bolting
rock installation
installation of concrete mattresses
pre-commissioning activities
helicopter transfers.
Trenching, jetting and rock-bolting activities will be undertaken progressively along the
proposed pipeline route; therefore, noise generated by these activities in any one area should
only be short-term.
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Pre-commissioning activities will generate noise at the Barrow Island jetty tie-in location with the
operation of pre-commissioning equipment, including pumps and compressors. The operation
of this equipment may occur 24 hours a day during pre-commissioning activities, lasting
approximately three to four weeks.
It is likely that DomGas installation activities will have a short-term behavioural impact on fauna
in the local area, with fauna temporarily vacating the immediate area and returning to normal
behaviour when the activities cease.
To reduce the risk to fauna from noise and vibration as far as reasonably practicable, these
Equipment will be designed to operate in accordance with appropriate industry and

equipment standards, including specifications for noise levels.
Equipment will be maintained to the manufacturers specifications to reduce noise

emissions.
Equipment covers, mufflers and other noise suppression equipment will be maintained
and will be in good working order at all times.
Engines and/or equipment will not be left in stand-by or running mode unnecessarily.
Helicopter height will be maintained during transit, in accordance with Part 8 of the
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000.
Residual risk to fauna from noise and vibration is low due to the short duration of noisegeneration activities and with the implementation of these measures. No further risk reduction
is required in accordance with the Chevron Integrated Risk Prioritization Matrix (Figure 5-1).
5.4.4 Interference with Other Users

Installation vessels and work activities along the offshore DomGas pipeline route may create an
obstacle to other vessel movements and restrict access to work areas.
Ongoing
liaison/communication with relevant stakeholders (including fishing groups) has been
undertaken and will continue to ensure awareness of the proposed installation activities and
minimise impacts to other users.
Prior to commencement of installation activities, the WA Department of Transport (DoT) will be
notified, and a Notice to Mariners will be posted to alert fishing and other vessels in the area.
5.5
Installation Activities
5.5.1 Disturbance of Benthic Habitats

5.5.1.1
Direct Loss of Benthic Habitats during Pipeline Installation
DomGas pipeline installation, including installation of the pipeline, rock bolts and rock
installation, will result in the direct loss of seabed and benthic habitat where the pipeline is laid.
The offshore DomGas pipeline route has been located to avoid coral and other sensitive benthic
habitats between Barrow Island and the mainland (see Section 4.2.1).
The DomGas pipeline route at the mainland shore-crossing and within the intertidal zone has
been located adjacent and parallel to the existing Apache easement, with a curved alignment
away from the Apache easement to allow for safe installation and to avoid disturbing Maceys
Wreck (see Figure 4-8). The location of the DomGas pipeline route close to the Apache
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Within the intertidal zone (from KP 0 to KP 12) the DomGas pipeline will be buried within a 30 m
ROW. Up to 3.5 ha of mangroves and 9 ha of samphires will be cleared to allow for pipeline
installation.
The calculated area loss for mangroves and samphires is greater than the original area loss
calculations provided in the Draft EIS/ERMP for the Gorgon Gas Development, which were
2.3 ha of mangroves and 3.5 ha of samphires (Chevron Australia 2005). This is due to the
realignment of the pipeline route to avoid disturbing Maceys Wreck and due to updated
mapping of vegetation from field surveys (see Section 4.2.1.5 and Figure 4-5).
Management and mitigation measures to ensure that the clearing of mangroves is restricted to
designated areas are discussed in Section 5.5.1.3.
Following the completion of installation, pre-commissioning, and site reinstatement activities, a
mangrove restoration plan/program will be implemented by Chevron Australia.
5.5.1.2
Disturbance of Benthic Habitats from Dropped Objects
During DomGas pipeline installation activities and vessel transit, disturbance to benthic habitats
may occur from dropped objects. To reduce this risk as far as reasonably practicable, these
Certified and rated equipment will be used during installation activities.
Items will be secured on deck during vessel transit.
Pipeline installation activities will take place within the approved pipelay corridor and
MDF.
Residual risk to benthic habitats from dropped objects is low and no further risk reduction is
required, in accordance with the Chevron Integrated Risk Prioritization Matrix (Figure 5-1).
5.5.1.3
Unauthorised Disturbance of Benthic Habitats and Other Vegetation
Disturbance of benthic habitats (mangroves and samphires) and other vegetation could occur
from unauthorised clearing or vehicle and/or equipment movement outside the designated
areas, resulting in further loss of these habitats. Clearing outside designated areas could result
in Material or Serious Environmental Harm, which is outside the MDF and TDF. To reduce the
risk of clearing outside designated areas, ground and vegetation disturbance procedures will be
developed by the contractor/s and Chevron Australia prior to commencement of intertidal
construction activities to manage clearing activities, including:
surveying, pegging and flagging of the proposed clearing area
checking the surveyed area against Approved For Construction (AFC) work plans and
drawings
checking the surveyed area for proximity to cultural heritage sites
defining site-specific clearing methodology
defining additional requirements, where necessary, to manage site-specific issues
certification and close-out to ensure all steps have been completed to minimise clearing
impacts.
To reduce the risk of disturbance to benthic habitats and other vegetation as far as reasonably
practicable, these measures will be implemented:
Signage and/or boundary markers will be in place along the ROW, where appropriate.
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Vehicle movements will be minimised as far as practicable (e.g. using buses to transfer
personnel to the worksite).
Traffic management procedures will be developed by the contractor/s prior to the

commencement of intertidal construction activities and implemented, including
communications protocols for working within the ROW.
Dedicated turning, overtaking, and parking areas will be established.
Vehicle and equipment movement will be restricted to within designated areas.
With the implementation of these measures, the residual risk of unauthorised disturbance to
benthic habitats is low and no further risk reduction is required, in accordance with the Chevron
Integrated Risk Prioritization Matrix (Figure 5-1).
Any unauthorised clearing of benthic habitats or other habitats shall be reported to the DPaW
and DER in accordance with Section 7.7.
5.5.2 Anchoring and Mooring

Vessel anchoring and mooring activities during offshore DomGas pipeline installation have the
potential to damage benthic habitats within direct anchor contact areas and from wire and chain
sweep.
Loss of benthic habitat and mortality of sessile seabed organisms is likely to occur within direct
contact areas. Anchor impact may be exacerbated by vessel movement on the anchor line,
resulting in a segment of the seabed being swept clear of benthic organisms. Anchor handling
may also cause suspension of sediments in the water column when the anchor is lowered on
the seabed, when it is dragged through the seabed to achieve holding power, and when it is
retrieved from the seabed (Nord Stream AG 2009).
During offshore DomGas pipeline installation, the Shallow Water and Deep Water Pipelay
Barges will operate on 8-point mooring supported by Anchor Handling Vessels. For each
anchor, the touch-down distance from the Pipelay Barge to the seabed will vary as the Pipelay
Barge moves forward along the pipeline route.
The touch-down distance will increase with water depth and anchor winch tension. The area of
direct contact on the seabed from the anchor and wire/chain will depend on the seabed geology
and its ability to achieve holding power (see Figure 5-3).
Figure 5-4 shows the typical 8-point mooring pattern for the Shallow Water and Deep Water
Pipelay Barges. Indicative anchoring areas may extend up to 500 m each side of the pipelines
centre line for Shallow Water Pipelay, and up to 800 m each side of the pipeline for Deep Water
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Figure 5-3 Indicative Anchoring Touch-Down Distance and Seabed Disturbance
Figure 5-4 Typical 8-point Mooring Pattern for Shallow Water and Deep Water Pipelay
Barges
Anchoring of pipe supply vessels, cargo barges, accommodation vessels and other ancillary
vessels (see Section 3.3) may also occur to support pipeline installation activities. In general,
anchoring points for these vessels shall be located within indicative anchoring areas (shown in
Figure 5-5 and Figure 5-6).
Anchoring points for pipe supply vessels and cargo barges may also be located approximately
every 5 km along the pipeline route. These anchoring points are proposed to be located outside
the 8-point mooring pattern for the Shallow and Deep Water Pipelay Barges to avoid
interference with pipelay activities and to minimise risk to the laid pipeline.
In poor weather conditions, sea state, and/or in an emergency, additional sites may also be
used for anchoring at the discretion of the Vessel Masters to provide better safety of the vessels
and their crew. These sites may include more sheltered locations around the islands of the
Passage Islands group and approved anchoring sites/moorings near Barrow Island.
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Figure 5-5 Indicative Anchoring Areas near Barrow Island

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Figure 5-6 Indicative Anchoring Areas near the Mainland Shore-Crossing
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Pre-lay surveys will be undertaken and these will assist in determining suitable anchoring
locations (see Section 3.4). Anchoring points for pipe supply vessels, cargo barges,
accommodation vessels, and other ancillary vessels will avoid coral habitat areas.
Where coral habitats occur within the indicative anchoring areas for pipeline installation,
particularly near Barrow Island (see Figure 5-5), anchoring procedures will be developed by the
contractor/s prior to the commencement of offshore construction activities to limit impacts to
coral habitat, including the use of a start-up anchor or clump weight to initiate pipelay.
Figure 5-7, Figure 5-8 and Figure 5-9 show typical mooring patterns within coral habitat areas
near the Barrow Island Jetty and at coral pinnacle locations. The engineering design of the
typical mooring patterns has endeavoured to avoid anchor placement near identified coral
habitats and to avoid extension of mooring lines above coral habitat areas, where practicable.
Due to the location and size of the coral pinnacle along the offshore DomGas pipeline route
(refer to Figure 5-9), two mooring lines may extend above the coral pinnacle at this location at
any one time.
To reduce risks from anchoring as far as reasonably practicable, these measures will be
implemented:
Anchoring procedures to minimise the impacts from anchoring and wire/chain sweep will
be developed.
Anchors with high holding capacity will be used, where practicable.
Anchoring exclusion zones for coral habitats will be identified.
Coral habitat mapping will be used to clearly identify coral habitat areas during
engineering design and for incorporation into anchoring drawings and procedures.
Coral habitat within indicative anchoring areas will be identified and marked within vessel
navigation systems on the Deep Water Pipelay Barge and the associated Anchor
Handling Vessels.
Buoys will be attached to mooring lines used above coral habitat areas where there is
sufficient water depth, where practicable.
Anchoring procedures will include:
maintenance of anchors in the correct configuration to suit activities being undertaken
ensuring all the rigging used for running anchors is certified, in good working condition
and fit-for-purpose
regular inspection of anchor lines to ensure they are in good working condition
monitoring of anchor tension, payout speed and all anchoring operations
monitoring of anchor tension to ensure anchors are holding and not dragging
tracking and recording of anchor movement and anchor drop locations
efficient placement of anchors and reduced length of anchor run-out to minimise

wire/chain sweep
use of tide, current, wind and other data to determine the appropriate sequence for
running anchors and to ensure anchoring operations suit the conditions and activities
being undertaken.
With the implementation of these measures, the residual risk associated with anchoring and
mooring activities is low and no further risk reduction is required, in accordance with the
Chevron Integrated Risk Prioritization Matrix.

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Figure 5-7 Typical Mooring Pattern for the Deep Water Pipelay Barge near Coral at the
Barrow Island Jetty
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Figure 5-8 Typical Mooring Pattern for the Deep Water Pipelay Barge at Coral Pinnacle
near Barrow Island
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Figure 5-9 Typical Mooring Pattern for the Deep Water Pipelay Barge at Coral Pinnacle
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5.5.3 Turbidity and Sedimentation

Turbidity and sedimentation resulting from pipeline installation activities can potentially impact
benthic habitats and marine fauna. Increasing turbidity in the water column can impact upon
light-sensitive benthic habitat by attenuating light within the water column, thus reducing light
availability to benthic organisms. Settlement of suspended material from the water column has
the potential for smothering, which can cause the burial of benthic habitats and fauna.
Increased turbidity can impact marine fauna by sediment clogging or damaging sensitive gill
structures, preventing proper egg and larval development, and potentially interfering with
particle feeding activities. Mobile fauna, such as fish, dolphins and whales, may avoid areas of
increased turbidity and sedimentation during disturbance activities.
5.5.3.1
Trenching and Jetting
Trenching and jetting activities for DomGas pipeline installation will generate turbidity and
sedimentation within the MDF. Trenching and jetting will mobilise sediments into the water
column, initially with the physical movement and suspension of material from the trench and/or
underneath the laid pipeline, and with subsequent resuspension of fine particles with strong tidal
currents. Sedimentation will occur in the immediate area and surrounds, as particles fall out of
the water column and are deposited on the seabed. (Refer to Section 3.6.1 for a description of
trenching and jetting activities.)
Conservative modelling of offshore trenching and jetting activities has been undertaken, where
trenching and jetting activities were modelled to occur consecutively (excluding the intermediary
period of pipelay) (APASA 2010).
Modelling shows that there are negligible turbidity impacts due to jetting the small offshore
sections along the pipeline route, and that the turbidity plume generated is confined to the
nearshore region, generally within 5 km of the pipeline route (APASA 2010).
During trenching (KP 57.0 to KP 59.4), concentrations of 10 mg/L above background are limited
to within 2 km of pipeline trench, with the relatively low mobilisation rate of the excavator.
However, due to the presence of fine sediments nearshore, suspended and resuspended
particles in the water column accumulate as excavating continues (APASA 2010).
Mobilisation of sediments by jetting (KP 48.4 to KP 57.0) is significantly higher than excavating,
resulting in a more rapidly expanding plume nearshore, with concentrations of 25 mg/L above
background limited to approximately 5 km from the pipeline route. Due to large tidal currents,
fine sediments remain suspended in the water column for the duration of jetting activities
(APASA 2010).
Modelling predicts that sediments generated during trenching and jetting activities remains in
the nearshore tidal zone, effectively trapped by tidal cycling and the wetting and drying cycles of
the tidal flats (APASA 2010). Course material (74 m and greater) settles within minutes of
being suspended by excavation and jetting activities. However, finer material disperses further
and deposition of material may occur within the mouth of the creek directly to the north of the
pipeline route shore-crossing (APASA 2010).
During jetting of the offshore sections (KP 26.0 to KP 27.0 and KP 23.8 to KP 24.5), there is no
significant turbidity plume. Modelling shows concentrations of 2 mg/L above background only
occur for one to two days throughout trenching and jetting activities (APASA 2010).
Construction activities within the intertidal zone (Onshore KP 0 to KP 12), including clearing of
mangroves, trenching and backfilling, may also generate turbidity and sedimentation associated
with tidal flow in and out of the intertidal zone. Turbidity generated from these activities is likely
to remain with the intertidal zone and nearshore region, with sediments trapped within the large
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The short-term increase in turbidity during trenching, jetting and construction activities within the
intertidal zone is unlikely to have a significant impact on benthic habitats. The nearshore
environment, mangroves, and intertidal flats are tidally dominated. There are strong tidal
currents, large tidal ranges, and naturally highly turbid waters with active sediments trapped
within creeks or estuaries (APASA 2010).
Field surveys within the nearshore region have indicated ambient SSC in the range of 5
30 mg/L in surface waters and 20100 mg/L in bottom waters (Chevron Australia 2012a, as
amended from time to time). Natural events, such as cyclones and large rainfall events, often
result in large outflows of sediment-rich water from creek systems.
The coral communities present are also typical of naturally turbid nearshore environments in the
Pilbara and are reasonably tolerant to turbidity and sedimentation (see Section 4.2.1.1).
Due to the short duration of disturbance activities and the benthic habitats present, long-term
impacts from the generation of turbidity and sedimentation is not anticipated.
To reduce risks to benthic habitats and fauna from trenching and jetting as far as reasonably
Specific operating procedures will be developed by the contractor/s prior to

commencement of trenching and jetting activities and implemented.
Clearing of mangroves and other vegetation will be restricted to designated areas (see
Section 5.5.1.3).
Site reinstatement procedures for activities occurring in the intertidal zone (Onshore
KP 0 to KP 12) will be developed by the contractor/s and implemented as soon as
practicable following competition of construction and pre-commissioning activities (see
Section 5.5.6).
With the implementation of the above measures and given the naturally turbid environment,
residual risk from trenching and jetting is low and no further risk reduction is required, in
accordance with the Chevron Integrated Risk Prioritization Matrix (Figure 5-1).
5.5.3.2
Rock-bolting
Rock-bolting activities for DomGas pipeline installation will generate turbidity and sedimentation
through rock debris and discharge of grout during the drilling of rock bolts. These impacts are
expected to be localised and temporary, within close proximity to each rock bolt. Average
drilling time for each rock bolt is expected to be approximately two hours.
To reduce risks to benthic habitats and fauna from rock-bolting as far as reasonably practicable,
these measures will be implemented:
Rock-bolt design will be fit-for-purpose for the geotechnical conditions along the pipeline
route.
A rock-bolting procedure will be developed by the contractor/s prior to commencement of

rock-bolting activities and implemented. The rock-bolting procedure will be assessed
and approved by Chevron Australia prior to implementation.
Rock-bolting will be a controlled activity within weather limitations.
Certified and rated rock-bolting equipment will be used.
Rock-bolting equipment will be maintained regularly.
Grout and/or cement used during drilling of the rock bolts will be approved through
Chevron Australias chemical approval process, with the aim of selecting the least
hazardous materials.
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With the implementation of the above measures, residual risk from rock bolting is low and no
further risk reduction is required, in accordance with the Chevron Integrated Risk Prioritization
Matrix (Figure 5-1).
5.5.3.3
Rock Installation
Rock installation may generate turbidity and sedimentation from the momentum of the rock as it
is placed on the seabed, generating suspension of sediments. These impacts are expected to
be localised and temporary, within close proximity to the rock installation locations.
Rock installation activities will take approximately two to four weeks.
To reduce risks to benthic habitats and fauna from rock installation as far as reasonably
A rock installation procedure will be developed by the contractor/s prior to

commencement of rock installation activities and implemented. The rock installation
procedure will be assessed and approved by Chevron Australia prior to implementation.
Rock installation will be a controlled activity within weather limitations.
The quantity of rock placed on the DomGas pipeline and surrounding seabed will be
controlled by limiting the volume of rock located in each compartment on the Rock
Installation Vessel.
With the implementation of the above measures, residual risk from rock installation is low and
no further risk reduction is required, in accordance with the Chevron Integrated Risk
Prioritization Matrix (Figure 5-1).
5.5.3.4
Thruster Wash
Thrusters may be used on support vessels (such as anchor handling tugs, pipe supply vessels,
and survey vessels) to maintain vessel position amidst waves, currents and winds. Thruster
wash has the potential to increase turbidity and sedimentation, particularly in shallow waters.
However, as pipeline installation activities will move along a predefined path, only short-term
impacts from thruster wash are expected in any one location. Therefore, no significant
environmental impacts are anticipated and the residual risk is assessed as low. No further risk
reduction is required in accordance with the Chevron Integrated Risk Prioritization Matrix
(Figure 5-1).
5.5.4 Disturbance of Potential Acid Sulfate Soils

Acid Sulfate Soils (ASS) are soils that contain sulfides, which have naturally accumulated over
time, in one or more soil horizons. ASS commonly occur in coastal wetlands and intertidal
environments, associated with sea level rises in the last 10 000 years. ASS have formed in
waterlogged soils with sea water or sulfate-rich water mixing with land sediments containing iron
oxides and organic matter.
In Potential Acid Sulfate Soils (PASS), sulfides present in the soil can oxidise when exposed to
air through excavation or drainage, generating sulfuric acid. This can lead to increased acidity
of soils and groundwater, mobilisation of toxic heavy metals, and corrosion of buildings and
infrastructure.
Desktop and preliminary site surveys have identified PASS within the intertidal zone (Onshore
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Management measures for reducing potential risks associated with the disturbance of PASS will
be detailed in an Acid Sulfate Soil Management Plan (ASSMP). The ASSMP will be developed
in conjunction with the DER and will detail:
procedures for stockpiling of soil
methods and equipment for treatment of PASS (as required)
lime treatment application rates (as required)
duration of trenching activities, including time of open and/or flooded trench
soil and groundwater testing and/or monitoring during construction.
With the development and implementation of an ASSMP, the residual risk to the environment
due to the disturbance of PASS is low and no further risk reduction is required, in accordance
with the Chevron Integrated Risk Prioritization Matrix (Figure 5-1).
5.5.5 Erosion
Installation of the DomGas pipeline in the intertidal zone (Onshore KP 0 to KP 12) may lead to
erosion along the pipeline route. Clearing of mangroves at the shore-crossing is likely to
expose soils to erosion and create a preferential flow path, allowing accelerated flow of water
with the incoming tide moving inland along the pipeline route. Within the pipeline trench,
preferential flow may occur along the pipeline route due to the presence of the pipeline, the
changed soil profile, and increased porosity of the soil.
Due to increased water flow along the pipeline route and within the pipeline trench, erosion and
siltation of creek lines that intersect the pipeline route may occur. If unmanaged, erosion and
siltation may lead to further impacts to benthic habitats and other vegetation along the pipeline
route, poor reinstatement, and increased rehabilitation requirements.
To reduce these risks as far as reasonably practicable, these measures will be implemented:
Clearing of mangroves and other vegetation will be restricted to designated areas (see
Section 5.5.1.3).
Methods that avoid uprooting mangroves (i.e. rolling or slashing/cutting) will be used
during clearing, where practicable.
Temporary erosion control measures will not prevent or unnecessarily restrict water
flows from creeks or gullies.
Scour protection measures (e.g. geotextiles) will be installed where required.
Trench-breakers will be installed for erosion control and to prevent trench collapse,
where practicable.
Site reinstatement procedures for activities occurring within the intertidal zone (KP 0 to
KP 12) will be prepared by the contractor/s and implemented as soon as practicable.
With the implementation of these measures, the residual risk to the environment from erosion is
low and no further risk reduction is required, in accordance with the Chevron Integrated Risk
5.5.6 Site Reinstatement

Site reinstatement aims to return the landscape to a similar state to that which existed prior to
the commencement of construction. Poor site reinstatement following pipeline installation
activities can lead to:
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poor revegetation
loss of fauna habitat
loss of biodiversity
establishment of introduced flora species
increased erosion and siltation of water courses
increased maintenance and rehabilitation requirements.
To reduce these risks as far as practicable, the following measures will be implemented for
installation activities occurring within the intertidal zone (Onshore KP 0 to KP 12):
All waste will be removed from within DomGas construction areas and disposed of to
approved facilities.
The area will be re-contoured to the natural profile and erosion control works will be
installed, where practicable.
Temporary artificial drainage, erosion, and sediment control measures will be removed.
Any fencing removed during DomGas construction activities will be replaced, where
appropriate.
Vehicle and equipment access to reinstated areas will be restricted, where practicable.
Following completion of installation, pre-commissioning, and site reinstatement activities, a

mangrove restoration plan/program will be implemented by Chevron Australia.
5.6
Disturbance of Cultural Heritage Sites
5.6.1 Shipwrecks
The installation of the DomGas pipeline has the potential to cause adverse physical impact to
historic shipwrecks. Direct physical contact with a shipwreck site may destroy the ships
remains and disturb the site context, resulting in the loss of archaeological data and cultural
heritage values.
No shipwrecks have been identified along the offshore DomGas pipeline route during searches
of databases of the Western Australian Maritime Museum (URS 2009) and during geophysical
and marine baseline surveys (URS 2009).
However, near the DomGas shore-crossing is Maceys Wreck (see Section 4.3.1.3). The
DomGas pipeline has been realigned to avoid disturbing Maceys Wreck and to allow for safe
construction away from Apaches easement (see Figure 4-8).
To further reduce the risk of disturbing Maceys Wreck as far as reasonably practicable, these
All clearing and ground-disturbing activities will be undertaken in accordance with

ground and vegetation disturbance procedures, including checking of proximity of
disturbance activities to identified heritage sites.
Access to identified cultural heritage sites will be restricted to essential personnel.
Identified cultural heritage sites close to construction areas will be protected by

temporary barriers, fences, or other appropriate measures, where practicable.
The residual risk of disturbance to Maceys Wreck is low with the implementation of these
measures and no further risk reduction is required, in accordance with the Chevron Integrated
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Should any other shipwrecks or cultural heritage material be discovered during pipeline
installation, this will be reported in accordance with legislative requirements and as described in
Section 5.6.2.
5.6.2 Indigenous Heritage Sites

Disturbance of archaeological and ethnographic indigenous sites can result in damage or loss
of indigenous heritage artefacts and cultural heritage values.
During heritage surveys for the DomGas pipeline and meter station, two indigenous heritage
sites (archaeological sites) were identified close to the pipeline route near the High Water Mark.
The DomGas pipeline route has been realigned in this area to avoid disturbance of these sites,
and the design and location of the pipe storage area and stringing yard will also avoid
disturbance of these sites.
Other heritage sites nearby include Hadson Midden 1 and Hadson Midden 2. These sites are
located north of the Apache easement and are not expected to be impacted by DomGas
pipeline installation.
No ethnographic sites have been identified along the DomGas pipeline route during heritage
surveys.
To reduce risks to identified cultural heritage sites as far as reasonably practicable, these
All ground-disturbing activities will be in accordance with ground and vegetation

disturbance procedures, including checking of proximity of disturbance activities to
identified heritage sites.
Ground disturbance activities will be monitored in accordance with heritage agreements

with the Yaburara and Mardudhunera People and Kuruma Marthudunera People, where
practicable.
Access to identified cultural heritage sites will be restricted to essential personnel to

ensure avoidance of these sites during construction.
Identified cultural heritage sites close to construction areas will be protected by

temporary barriers, fences, or other appropriate measures, where practicable.
Any heritage material that is uncovered during construction will be managed in accordance with
State and Commonwealth legislative requirements. To reduce risks to any heritage material
that may be uncovered during construction as far as reasonably practicable, these measures
will also be implemented:
All construction work in the immediate vicinity of the material will cease until further
notice from Chevron Australia and indigenous cultural heritage monitors onsite.
Reasonable efforts to protect the material and secure the site will be made. The
material will not be moved or further disturbed; buffer zones or temporary barriers may
be established, where practicable.
An archaeologist or physical anthropologist with appropriate experience will be engaged

if human remains are discovered in the work area.
With the implementation of these measures, the residual risk to indigenous heritage sites is low
and no further risk reduction is required, in accordance with the Chevron Integrated Risk
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5.7

Introduction of Non-indigenous Species
5.7.1 Ballast Water

Non-indigenous marine species may be introduced to the DomGas pipeline installation area by
the transit of vessels to and from the site. In particular, all salt water from ports and coastal
waters outside Australias territorial sea is deemed as high-risk of introducing exotic marine
pests into Australia (AQIS 2008).
Impacts associated with non-indigenous species include:
competition with native fauna and flora for resources such as food and shelter
introduction of disease and pathogens
detrimental impacts to aquaculture and fisheries
predation of native fauna
reduction of native biodiversity
possible crossbreeding with native fauna
alteration of natural habitats (Chevron Australia 2010a, as amended from time to time).
The Chevron Quarantine Management System (QMS) (Chevron Australia 2012c, as amended
from time to time) is in place to prevent the introduction/proliferation of non-indigenous terrestrial
species and marine pests to Barrow Island and surrounding waters.
Marine Quarantine Zonation is used as a management tool to specify fit-for-purpose quarantine
requirements for any marine vessels operated for the purpose of the Gorgon Gas Development
entering the waters surrounding Barrow Island during the construction phase of the project.
Marine vessels approaching Barrow Island will be subjected to progressively more stringent
quarantine requirements in each defined zone, as described in the Phase 4 Marine Quarantine
Zonation for Barrow Island (Chevron Australia 2008a, as amended from time to time).
Marine vessels operating outside the Barrow Island Marine Quarantine Zonation will be required
to conform to the requirements of AQIS Australian Ballast Water Management, including:
no discharge of high-risk ballast water in Australian ports or waters
full ballast exchange outside Australian territorial seas
documentation of all ballast exchange activities (including AQIS clearances).
Given the stringent requirements that vessels must adhere to, the residual risk of introducing
exotic marine organisms to the region from the discharge of ballast water is low. No further risk
reduction is required, in accordance with the Chevron Integrated Risk Prioritization Matrix
(Figure 5-1).
5.7.2 Biofouling
Biofouling refers to the attachment of marine organisms to any part of a vessel (including the
hulls, rudders, propellers, and other hull appendages) or fluid filled spaces/niches (such as sea
chests and engine cooling pipes), or any equipment attached to or on board the vessel.
Biofouling may also introduce non-indigenous marine species to the DomGas pipeline
installation area.
To reduce the risk of marine pest translocation and introduction via biofouling as far as
reasonably practicable, a desktop quarantine compliance risk assessment will be undertaken to
determine the risk posed by each vessel being used for pipeline installation activities. The risk
assessment will consider:
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records of the most recent anti-fouling type
history of ports visited
any evidence of fouling that may be visible
when anti-fouling paint maintenance was last undertaken
locations where biofouling was removed.
If a vessel is deemed a high risk, inspections for exotic species (and cleaning where required)
will be undertaken prior to the vessel arriving at site.
Marine vessels entering the Barrow Island Marine Quarantine Zonation will be required to
comply with specific wetside and topside requirements, as described in the Phase 4 Marine
Quarantine Zonation for Barrow Island (Chevron Australia 2008a, as amended from time to
time).
Topside quarantine requirements include:
ensuring all vessels topsides and equipment are free of vermin, pests, animals, plants,
and plant and animal material
a baiting and trapping program
an internal project-approved Vessel Quarantine Management Plan.
Given these measures, the potential for introducing exotic marine organisms to the region is
low. Thus, the residual risk associated with biofouling is low and no further risk reduction is
required, in accordance with the Chevron Integrated Risk Prioritization Matrix (Figure 5-1).
5.7.3 Introduction and/or Spread of Weeds

The presence of introduced flora, including declared weeds (e.g. Mesquite), identified during
vegetation surveys is discussed in Section 4.2.1.5.
The introduction or spread of introduced flora species can impact on the environment because
weeds compete with native plants for resources such as water, nutrients, and light. Weeds
often out-compete native plants, leading to loss of native flora species, changes in the structure
and composition of vegetation communities, and changes in flora diversity.
Specific risks to biodiversity and pastoral activities from the introduction and spread of Mesquite
include:
loss of native flora, vegetation and fauna habitat
soil erosion
reduced availability of water resources
reduced access to water for native fauna and stock
damage to animal hooves and vehicle tyres from Mesquite thorns
increased numbers of feral animals, through provision of refuges in dense Mesquite

thickets.
During DomGas pipeline installation in the intertidal zone (Onshore KP 0 to KP 12), the
introduction and spread of weeds may occur during clearing and earthworks, and by personnel,
equipment and vehicle movement on site. Weeds may also be introduced through the import of
fill and backfill material (if required).
To reduce the risk of introduction and spread of weeds, site-specific weed hygiene management
procedures will be developed by the contractor/s prior to commencement of intertidal
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construction activities and implemented.

contaminants.

Imported fill material shall be free of weeds and
With these measures in place, the residual risk of introduction or spread of weeds due to
pipeline installation activities in the intertidal zone is low. No further risk reduction is required, in
Following completion of installation, pre-commissioning, and site reinstatement activities, a
weed monitoring plan/program will be implemented by Chevron Australia. The weed monitoring
plan/program will detail timeframes for monitoring and proposed mitigation measures within the
DomGas easement for any project-attributable introduction or spread of weeds. The weed
management plan/program will be integrated with weed management strategies of the Pilbara
Mesquite Management Committee and the Department of Agriculture and Food.
5.8
Discharges to Sea
5.8.1 Deck Drainage

Deck drainage consists mainly of occasional rainwater and wash-down water, which may
contain small amounts of oil, grease, chemicals, or detergent.
To ensure the risk of marine contamination from deck drainage is reduced to as far as
reasonably practicable, the following measures will be implemented:
High standards of housekeeping will be maintained in all areas, including keeping the
area litter-free.
Only limited and fit-for-purpose hazardous and dangerous materials will be kept on
vessels and such materials will be stored and handled in accordance with relevant legal
requirements and industry standards.
Maintenance activities on vessels that have the potential to result in leaks or spills will be
contained.
Spill containment and recovery equipment will be provided where spills are possible;
such equipment will be maintained to ensure that it is readily available and in working
condition.
In the event of a spill or leak on deck, spilled materials will be cleaned and removed prior
to any deck wash-down activities.
With the implementation of these measures, the residual risk to the marine environment from
deck wash is low and no further risk reduction is required, in accordance with the Chevron
Integrated Risk Prioritization Matrix (Figure 5-1).
5.8.2 Sewage, Greywater and Putrescible Wastes

The DomGas pipeline installation vessels will produce standard wastes and discharges typical
of any vessel at sea.
The release of sewage, greywater and food scraps into the marine environment can increase
nutrient availability and biological oxygen demand (BOD), and can potentially impact on the
visual amenity of the surrounding environment.
The disposal of sewage, greywater and food scraps from DomGas pipeline installation vessels
will be done in accordance with the requirements of MARPOL Annex IV Prevention of
Pollution by Sewage from Ships and Annex V Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships.
To reduce risks to marine waters from the discharge of sewage, greywater and food scraps,
regular inspection and maintenance of waste treatment systems will be conducted to confirm
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operability and performance. Waste management plans and procedures will be developed by
the contractor/s prior to commencement of offshore or intertidal construction activities and
implemented.
The risk to the environment from discharge of sewage, greywater and putrescibles is considered
low.
With the implementation of the above measures, residual risk from sewage, greywater and
putrescible wastes is low and no further risk reduction is required, in accordance with the
5.8.3 Equipment and Machinery Space

The disposal of waste oil, bilge, and sludge generated by equipment will be managed in
accordance with MARPOL Annex I Prevention of Pollution by Oil. With compliance with
MARPOL requirements, no environmental impact is expected from the disposal of oil from
equipment and machinery space.
5.8.4 Cooling Water

As with most vessels, seawater uptake and discharge may be required by DomGas installation
vessels to support engine cooling, typically using a once-through system. The rates of seawater
uptake vary with the vessels' horsepower and activities, and therefore will differ between
vessels and activity types.
Elevated discharge temperature of the cooling water may cause a variety of effects including
behavioural changes in marine fauna (including attraction or avoidance), minor stress, and
potential mortality for prolonged exposure (BHP Billiton 2006). However, plume water quickly
loses heat and only a relatively small area around the discharge points will have elevated
temperatures.
Given the small volume of cooling water discharged from DomGas installation vessels, any
detrimental impacts from the discharge of high-temperature waters are expected only on
species that may become entrained in the plume; thus, no significant environmental impacts are
anticipated and the residual risk is assessed as low. No further risk reduction is required, in
5.9
Disposal of Wastes
5.9.1 Non-hazardous and Hazardous Waste

Wastes that will be generated during DomGas pipeline installation activities offshore and within
the intertidal zone include:
inert wastes, such as plastics, packaging, scrap metal and wood
hazardous solid wastes, such as empty drums, batteries, hydrocarbon- and chemicalcontaminated materials (e.g. filters and rags)
hazardous liquid wastes, such as cleaning products, acids, solvents, epoxy liquids,
excess or spent chemicals, paints, used lubricating oils, and waste oil
domestic wastes, such as food scraps.
Sewage, greywater and putrescible wastes generated offshore may be discharged at sea (see
Section 5.8.2).
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Potential environmental impacts associated with the inappropriate management or disposal of

wastes include:
injury or mortality of fauna from ingestion (swallowing waste), entanglement, or

suffocation
soil and/or water contamination
damage to and smothering of benthic habitat and vegetation
attraction of pests and seabirds resulting from inappropriate storage or disposal of food
scraps
generation of odour from inappropriate storage.
The disposal of wastes to onshore landfill sites or treatment facilities also results in an
incremental increase in the rate at which those facilities reach their storage capacity, in turn
resulting in an incremental increase in land disturbance.
To reduce these risks as far as reasonably practicable, these measures will be implemented:
Waste management plans and procedures will be developed by the contractor/s prior to
commencement of offshore or intertidal construction activities and implemented.
Spill kits and adequate bins for separation and segregation of wastes shall be available.
Storage of fuels, oils, solvents and other chemicals shall be in appropriate facilities (e.g.
with containment and/or bunding).
Domestic rubbish such as food wrapping, garbage and sanitary waste shall be stored in
designated areas, until removal offsite to approved waste facilities.
Waste storage containers will be covered/closed at all times to prevent spillage and
fauna access.
Regular site inspections will be undertaken, including inspections of housekeeping, and

the storage and containment of hydrocarbons, chemicals and other substances.
Solid wastes will be removed from site, as required, for disposal at approved waste
facilities.
With the implementation of these measures, the residual risk to the environment from disposal
of non-hazardous and hazardous waste is low and no further risk reduction is required, in
5.9.2 Welding and Coating Debris

Welding and coating debris from DomGas pipeline installation has the potential to contaminate
marine waters and the surrounding environment in the intertidal zone, which could lead to fauna
injury and mortality through toxicity and/or ingestion.
Welding will generally be carried out on the Pipelay Barge or in the stringing yard at the High
Water Mark at approximately KP 10.65. The only other planned welding will be for the tie-ins.
To reduce risks to the environment from welding and coating debris as far as reasonably
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) requirements for use and disposal of welding and
coating materials will be adhered to, where practicable.
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The residual risk to the environment with the implementation of these measures is low and no
5.9.3 Hydrotest Water

There is no planned discharge of hydrotest water to the marine environment. Hydrotest water
used during pre-commissioning of the offshore, intertidal, and onshore sections of the DomGas
pipeline will be discharged offsite or to an evaporation pond located adjacent to the DomGas
meter station and Compressor Station 1 (CS1).
Hydrotest water will either be sea water (sourced from water winning) or treated potable water.
The water will be chemically dosed with small quantities of dye, oxygen scavenger, and biocide.
To reduce risks to the environment from disposal of hydrotest water as far as reasonably
Hydrotest dewatering procedures will be developed by the contractor/s prior to

commencement of pre-commissioning activities and implemented, including details
about water volumes, equipment for control and transfer of water, flow rates,
concentration of treatment chemicals, testing and/or monitoring of water disposed to the
evaporation pond or offsite.
The evaporation pond will be of a sufficient size to accommodate stormwater and will be
lined with an impervious polyethylene liner/membrane.
An evaporation pond removal and reinstatement procedure will be developed by the

contractor/s prior to construction of the evaporation pond, including details about
removal of precipitates, residue material and liner, disposal to approved third-party
facilities, re-contouring to natural ground levels, and reinstatement of the site.
With these measures in place, the residual risk from disposal of hydrotest water is low and no
Unplanned discharge of chemically treated water is discussed in Section 5.11.3.
5.10
Atmospheric Emissions
5.10.1 Combustion Emissions

The key routine operational emissions during the pipeline installation activities include
combustion products (CO2, CO, NOx, SO2, CH4, and VOCs) from power generation and engines
on the installation vessels, helicopters, vehicles, and other equipment.
Combustion products contribute to a decline in air quality, as well as contribute to the global
atmospheric concentration of greenhouse gases.
To reduce risks from atmospheric emissions as far as practicable, these measures will be
implemented:
Vessels will comply with the regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships
contained in Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention.
All vehicles and equipment will be operated and maintained to ensure optimum
efficiencies, in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations.
Fuel use within the intertidal zone (Onshore KP 0 to KP 12) will be reduced as far as
practicable by implementing measures to minimise the number of vehicle movements,
such as using buses for personnel transfer, limiting the number of light vehicles available
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to personnel, and considering vehicle movements in daily planning activities so as to

eliminate unnecessary movements.
With these measures in place, the residual risk from combustion emissions is low and no further
risk reduction is required, in accordance with the Chevron Integrated Risk Prioritization Matrix
(Figure 5-1).
5.10.2 Ozone Depleting Substances

Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) are substances that, if allowed to escape, damage the
ozone layer in the upper atmosphere. The ozone layer helps filter the sun's harmful ultraviolet
radiation from the earth.
ODS include halons, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and
hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs).
Vessels will comply with the requirements for ODS specified in Regulation 12 of
Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78, including the prohibition of deliberate release of ODS.
Personnel handling ODS will be certified and hold the necessary permits and licenses
required under the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management
Regulations 1995.
The use of ODS in new refrigeration systems will be avoided, where practicable. Any
systems containing ODS that require recharging or replacement will be exchanged to an
ozone-friendly system, wherever such options are available.
The requirements for recording and reporting the use and disposal of ODS under the
Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Regulations 1995 will be
adhered to, including reporting the release of any ODS (e.g. from firefighting or
refrigeration systems).
While no routine discharges are expected from firefighting or refrigeration systems, any
discharge can contribute (on a minor scale) to ozone layer degradation. The likelihood of
leakage occurring within the systems is only remotely possible given the controls in place to
manage emissions. Therefore, the residual risk is low and no further risk reduction is required,
in accordance with the Chevron Integrated Risk Prioritization Matrix (Figure 5-1).
5.10.3 Dust
Dust has the potential to adversely impact human health, visual amenity, vegetation (if there is
substantial deposition on foliage), and fauna in the immediate area.
Dust may be generated along the ROW in the intertidal zone (Onshore KP 0 to KP 12) from
vehicle and equipment movement, and trenching and stockpiling activities. However, the tidal
wetting of soils within the intertidal zone is expected to greatly reduce generation of dust from
these activities. Dust impacts from trenching activities are also likely to be short-term in any
given area, as trenching activities advance along the ROW.
To reduce risks associated with generation of dust as far as reasonably practicable, these
Dust control, such as water suppression, compacting, or temporarily covering some

areas, will be implemented where necessary.
Vehicle movements will be minimised as far as practicable (e.g. using buses to transfer
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5.11
Unplanned Events
5.11.1 Spills and Leaks

DomGas pipeline installation activities will introduce the possibility of a leak or spill of
hydrocarbon and chemicals to the environment. The environmental impacts of a spill will
depend on the chemical characteristics of the products involved. Although a number of oils and
chemicals, such as utility and hydraulic oils, will be used during the installation activities, they
will be used in relatively small quantities in a contained area. Spills of diesel and fuel oil that
may result from vessel collision, unintentional grounding, and/or refuelling incidents, are
considered to represent the greatest risk to the environment.
5.11.1.1
Oil Spill Modelling
Quantitative hydrocarbon spill risk modelling was undertaken to assess oil spill risks to nearby
sensitive receptors during construction. Spill scenarios modelled included these potential
refuelling incidents:
an instantaneous spill of 2.5 m3 of fuel oil at KP 25, between Barrow Island and the
mainland
an instantaneous spill of 2.5 m3 of marine diesel at KP 50, near the mainland shorecrossing.
Spill scenarios representative of a vessel collision, grounding, or fuel tank rupture were also
modelled:
a 200 m3 spill of fuel oil, with a leak duration of six hours, at KP 0, at the Barrow Island
jetty tie-in
a 200 m3 spill of fuel oil, with a leak duration of six hours, at KP 25, between Barrow
Island and the mainland
a 200 m3 spill of marine diesel, with a leak duration of six hours, at KP 50, near the
mainland shore-crossing.
For each scenario, modelling was carried out for an autumn transitional month (April), winter
months (May to August), and early summer months (September to December). Within each
season, 100 simulations of spill events were undertaken using randomly selected periods of
winds and currents. All modelled simulations of spill events were then combined to calculate
the rate of contact (at defined thresholds), probability, and minimum time for oil to travel to given
locations (APASA 2011).
The defined thresholds used in modelling were based on the Bonn Agreement oil visibility scale
for surface slicks and films:
0.15 g/m2 appearing as silver sheen
1.0 g/m2 appearing as rainbow sheen
10 g/m2 appearing as dull metallic colours.
A threshold of 10 ppb was used for entrained oil following French (2000).
For a spill at KP 0, modelling showed that repeated circulation of surface slicks and films within
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migrate north and south with the prevailing tide and be drawn back into the channel on the
reverse tide (APASA 2011). Due to the prevailing wind conditions, these slicks may spread
from the channel towards the Lowendal and Montebello Islands in early summer and autumn, or
accumulate on Barrow Island during winter (APASA 2011).
For a fuel oil spill of 200 m3 at KP 0, it is very likely that surface slicks and films >0.15 g/m2
would contact Barrow Island, particularly a 56 km section of the coast adjacent to KP 0.
Surface slicks and films may also contact the Lowendal Islands and the Montebello Islands
(APASA 2011). Entrained fuel oil >10 ppb is also likely to occur in the nearshore waters of
Barrow Island, the Lowendal Islands, and the Montebello Islands. Entrained fuel oil >10 ppb
may also occur in the nearshore waters of islands along the mainland coast (Arlie Island,
Thevenard Island, Serrurier Island, and the Passage Islands).
At KP 25, modelling showed surface slicks and films of fuel oil are likely to migrate north-east or
south-west over open water, associated with prevailing tidal currents (APASA 2011). For a
2.5 m3 spill of fuel oil, there is low probability for surface slicks or films >0.15 g/m2 to reach
Barrow Island or inshore islands. Entrained fuel oil is also likely to be localised to within
approximately 12 km of the spill site, with a low probability of reaching nearshore island waters
(APASA 2011).
For a 200 m3 spill of fuel oil at KP 25, surface slicks or films >0.15 g/m2 may contact Barrow
Island, the Lowendal Islands, and the Montebello Islands, and a number of nearshore islands
along the mainland coast north and south of the pipeline route (APASA 2011). Entrained fuel oil
concentrations >10 ppb are likely to occur in the nearshore waters off the south coast of Barrow
Island, at the Montebello Islands, and at islands along the mainland coast (Passage Islands,
Sandy Islands and Mary Anne Islands groups, Airlie Island and Thevenard Island) (APASA
2011).
At KP 50, modelling showed that surface slicks and films of marine diesel migrate onshore and
offshore with the flooding and ebbing tide, while undergoing drift with the prevailing wind
(APASA 2011). During autumn and summer months drift is most likely to be towards the northeast, and during winter the drift towards the south-west (APASA 2011).
For a 2.5 m3 spill of diesel at KP 50, surface films >0.15 g/m2 may contact the Passage Island
shoreline, South Passage Island, Angle Island, Middle Passage Island, Solitary Island, North
Sandy Island, Long Island, Round Island, and Pup Island, depending on the seasonal wind
conditions. Diesel films may also contact a 1520 km section of the mainland coast near the
pipeline (APASA 2011). Entrained diesel concentrations >10 ppb are most likely to occur close
to the tidal axis around the release point (APASA 2011).
For a 200 m3 spill of diesel at KP 50, surface films >0.15 g/m2 are very likely to contact the
surrounding islands, particularly Passage Island, South Passage Island, Solitary Island, and
Angle Island. Other islands within the Passage Island Group are also at risk of contact, and
diesel films may contact a 5060 km section of the coast (APASA 2011). Entrained diesel
concentrations >10 ppb are very likely to occur in waters surrounding Passage Island, South
Passage Island, Solitary Island, Angle Island, North Sandy Island, Middle Passage Island, Long
Island, and Round Island, and extend 45 km along the mainland coast (APASA 2011).
Figure 5-10 to Figure 5-14 show the areas at risk of contact from surface films >0.15 g/m2 under
each of the scenarios modelled during the winter months (APASA 2011). These figures do not
show the extent of any one spill event, which would be significantly smaller, but represent a
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Figure 5-10 Predicted Probability of Surface Films >0.15 g/m2 from a 200 m3 Diesel Spill
at KP 0 during Winter Months
(Source: APASA 2011)
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Figure 5-11 Predicted Probability of Surface Films >0.15 g/m2 from a 2.5 m3 Fuel Oil Spill

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Figure 5-12 Predicted Probability of Surface Films >0.15 g/m2 from a 200 m3 Fuel Oil
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Figure 5-13 Predicted Probability of Surface Films >0.15 g/m2 from a 2.5 m3 Diesel Spill

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Figure 5-14
Predicted Probability of Surface Films >0.15 g/m2 from a 200 m3 Diesel Spill
5.11.1.2
Vessel Collision or Unintentional Grounding
Major marine oil spills predominantly occur from the accidental damage of vessels, such as from
vessel collisions or unintentional grounding of construction vessels.
Vessel collisions may occur due to high vessel density within construction areas (such as within
the Barrow Island Port), interaction with third-party vessels outside project control, and as a
result of operational error (e.g. night-time activities with poor lighting).
Unintentional grounding may occur due to construction works occurring in shallow water depths
and/or unchartered waters, poor weather and sea state, engine and equipment failure, and
operational error.
These events are normally considered remote. However, installation vessels working close to
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depths, and the shallow water installation barge will be grounded intentionally during
construction activities.
To reduce the risk of vessel collisions and unintentional grounding as far as reasonably
Notice to Mariners will be posted to alert fishing and other vessels in the area.
Maritime standards and procedures will be adhered to, including maintaining specific
lights configuration and radar/watch.
Personnel responsible for navigation and communications will be fully trained and
competent.
Vessels working within the nearshore area will be selected carefully (e.g. with the ability
to be grounded and refloated).
Tidal and water current data will be used to determine safe working conditions for
Installation vessels will carry on board a Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan
(SOPEP) in accordance with MARPOL requirements. As part of the SOPEP, sufficient
equipment (e.g. sorbents, etc.) will be carried on board to deal with an on-deck oil spill.
There will be a tiered response to spills in accordance with Chevron Australias Marine
Oil Pollution Plan (MOPP) for the Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas
Pipeline (Chevron Australia 2009d, as amended from time to time).
The MOPP is designed to ensure a rapid and appropriate response in the unlikely event of an
oil spill and provides guidance on:
personnel responsibilities in the event of a spill
required training for relevant personnel
field-specific data on risk assessment and environmental sensitivities
practical information required to undertake a rapid and effective response
coordination of external resources through the Australian Marine Oil Spill Centre
(AMOSC), Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), or the WA Department of
Transport (DoT).
As the likelihood of vessel collision or unintentional grounding, which results in a spill or leak, is
considered remote, and, given the measures in place, the residual risk associated with a major
oil spill is low. No further risk reduction is required in accordance with the Chevron Integrated
5.11.1.3
Refuelling Incident
Spillage of diesel and fuel oil may occur during refuelling operations due to equipment failure
(e.g. rupture of loading hose) or human error. Fuel spills, such as those that occur during
vessel refuelling, are infrequent events that generally involve small volumes.
To reduce the risk of spillage from refuelling operations as far as reasonably practicable, these
Refuelling will only be undertaken when weather/sea/visibility conditions are appropriate.
Personnel will be trained in their roles, functions and responsibility, including emergency
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Dry break couplings and breakaway couplings will be used, which are fit-for-purpose, are
used within their design life limits, and are regularly checked for damage to prevent
leaks.
Continuous visual monitoring of hoses, couplings and flow gauges will be undertaken
during refuelling.
Open communication channels will be maintained during refuelling.
For refuelling activities in the intertidal zone (Onshore KP 0 to KP 12), there will be designated
refuelling areas, where practicable, and drip trays/containment will be used during refuelling
activities.
With the implementation of the above measures, residual risk from refuelling activities is low and
no further risk reduction is required, in accordance with the Chevron Integrated Risk
5.11.1.4
Construction Activities and Maintenance
Spills and leaks may occur during general construction activities as a result of equipment failure,
during maintenance, and/or from inadequate storage.
To reduce the risks of equipment failure as far as reasonably practicable, these measures will
be implemented:
Regular maintenance of equipment will be undertaken.
Operational limitations for installation activities (e.g. sea state for rock-bolting) will be
defined.
A rock-bolting procedure will be developed by the contractor/s prior to commencement of

rock-bolting activities and implemented. The rock-bolting procedure will be assessed
and approved by Chevron Australia prior to implementation.
To reduce the risk of spills and leaks as far as reasonably practicable, the measures outlined in
Section 5.9.1, and the following measures specific to activities in the intertidal zone, will be
implemented:
Spill response procedures will be developed by the contractor/s prior to commencement

of construction activities and implemented. These procedures will include information
such as emergency response team contacts, responsibilities, resources and call-out
details, as well as clean-up strategies.
Regular servicing of vehicles and equipment will be undertaken with appropriate spill
and waste management measures in place, including the use of spill containment
equipment (e.g. bunding, use of drip trays), availability of spill kits and adequate bins for
separation and segregation of wastes.
All major maintenance and washing of vehicles and equipment will be conducted at
designated maintenance areas, where practicable, that are identified in construction
drawings.
Soil contaminated by a hazardous material spill will be evaluated, cleaned up and

disposed of using methods that will have the least environmental harm.
The proposed location for maintenance and washdown of vehicles and equipment is within a
main office, laydown and workspace area near CS1, in the onshore section of DomGas pipeline
installation (refer to the Mainland Onshore Domestic Gas Pipeline Environmental Management
Plan [Chevron Australia 2011a, as amended from time to time]).
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With the implementation of the above measures, the residual risk from spills and leaks during
general construction activities is low and no further risk reduction is required, in accordance with
the Chevron Integrated Risk Prioritization Matrix (Figure 5-1).
5.11.1.5
Oil Spill Contingency Plan for Remaining Construction Activities
This section has been included in Revision 2 of this document to satisfy changes to the
Petroleum Pipelines (Environment) Regulations 2012, specifically Regulation 15(8) which states
that:
The implementation strategy must include an oil spill contingency plan that
(a) sets out details of the following
(i)preparations to be made for the possibility of an oil spill;
(ii)emergency response arrangements to be implemented if an oil spill occurs;
(iii)recovery arrangements to be implemented if an oil spill occurs;
(iv)current oil spill trajectory modelling that applies to the pipeline activity; and
(b) requires the operator to conduct tests of the emergency response arrangements set out in the
oil spill contingency plan at specified intervals; and
(c) describes the tests mentioned in paragraph (b).
The majority of the offshore DomGas pipeline construction is complete reducing the risk of spills
significantly. The remaining scope includes:
Post construction marine monitoring (refer to Section 7.6.2).
Backfill and reinstatement works in the intertidal zone.
The information provided in the following section is specific to the reduced scope listed above
and is in addition to rather than superseding the information provided in the previous sections
5.11.1.1 to 5.11.1.4.
Credible Spill Scenarios

Three credible spill scenarios were identified:
Single point failure
Loss of containment during transfer
Damage to vessel, machinery or equipment resulting in loss of containment
A summary of potential spill scenarios based on the remaining scope is detailed in Table 5-4.
Spill Modelling Requirements

Detailed spill modelling was undertaken for the complete construction scope as detailed in
Section 5.11.1.1. This modelling encompassed the remaining construction scope and given the
reduced risk of an oil spill no further spill modelling is considered necessary.
Spill Response Capability

Spill prevention measures are described in detail in Sections 5.11.1.2, 5.11.1.3 and 5.111.1.3
and 5.11.1.4. Table 5-5 summarises spill response capability in the following stages:
Source control
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Shoreline protection and clean up

Oiled wildlife response
Waste management
Spill response capabilities are focused on the credible (diesel) spill scenarios outlined.
Measures that are not considered appropriate such as physical break-up, application of
dispersant, offshore containment and recovery have not been included.
Estimated response timeframes are provided for in the summary of spill capabilities, however, it
is noted that actual response timeframes may be dependent on tidal conditions and accessibility
to the intertidal zone, shoreline, islands and surrounding shallow water areas.
Emergency response drills within the intertidal zone during construction are undertaken
approximately every 6 months. Vessel emergency response drills are conducted in accordance
with the relevant vessel safety management system.
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Table 5-4 Potential Spill Scenarios

No.
Source
Type
Scenario
Probability
Additional Information
Survey /
monitoring
vessel
Fuels (diesel /
unleaded petrol)
and lubricants

Equipment failure causing
spills to deck or water
Seldom
Survey /
monitoring
vessel
Fuels (diesel /
unleaded petrol)
Loss of containment during

refuelling causing spills to
deck or water
Seldom
Survey /
monitoring
vessel
Fuels (diesel /
unleaded petrol)
Damage to vessel resulting

in loss of containment
(unintentional grounding or
vessel collision)
Unlikely

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supported by approximately 2 tenders.
The survey campaign will be approximately 2-3 weeks in duration.
Credible scenarios for a spill due to equipment failure would be:
Winch failure with a maximum hydraulic spill volume of
approximately 20L
Portable generator spill (<8 kVa) with a maximum diesel spill
volume of approximately 10L.
Primary vessel fuel storage is generally fully enclosed, bunded
and/or below deck minimising risk of spills to deck or water.
The maximum fuel capacity of the largest survey vessel is
approximately 50,000L of diesel (2 x 25,000L fuel tanks). The
survey vessels will be refuelled prior to mobilisation so it is unlikely
that there would be any refuelling of the survey vessels in the
Project area.
Unleaded petrol required for refuelling the tenders will be stored in
2 x 44 gallon drums (approximately 400L) onboard survey vessel/s.
Unleaded petrol will be decanted into 25L jerry cans as required for
refuelling tenders. The tenders will be refuelled on deck of the
survey vessels minimising the risk of spills to water.
The maximum volume of an outboard motor fuel tank on the
tenders is approximately 50L.
In the event of damage to a survey vessel, the largest volume fuel
tank volume is approximately 25,000L.
The risk of unintentional grounding resulting in vessel damage and
fuel loss is low as vessels that will undertake works are selected for
operating in shallow water and ability for beaching. Beaching
analysis is completed for these vessels and a Beaching Procedure
developed. There are also set limits for wind and wave height for
beaching operations and monitoring activities.
The risk of vessel collision is reduced with the majority of the
offshore DomGas pipeline construction being complete.
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Machinery /
equipment
working in
the
intertidal
zone

Hydraulic Oil
Minor spills associated with

hydraulic lines within
machinery/ equipment
Occasional
Machinery /
equipment
working in
the
intertidal
zone
Machinery /
equipment
working in
the
intertidal
zone
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Diesel
Loss of containment during

refuelling
Seldom
Diesel
Damage to machinery
resulting in loss of
containment
Unlikely
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Machinery and equipment that may be required to work in the

intertidal zone includes excavators, amphibious equipment,
transport equipment, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and light vehicles.
In the event that a hose should rupture the maximum volume of a
spill from a hydraulic oil tank would be approximately 300L (based
on a 30T amphibious excavator).
Infield refuelling will be conducted for select machinery and
equipment working within the intertidal zone. The remainder of
machinery and equipment will be refuelled outside the intertidal
zone.
There may be temporary fuel storage tanks within the upper ranges
of the intertidal zone.
In the event of a refuelling hose failure or human error, the
maximum volume of the refuelling fuel storage tank is
approximately 2,000L.
Machinery and equipment that may be required to work in the
intertidal zone includes excavators, amphibious equipment,
transport equipment, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and light vehicles.
In the event of damage to a fuel tank the largest volume fuel tank
for equipment and machinery is approximately 420L (based on a
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Table 5-5 Spill Response Capability

Activity
Purpose/Intent
Equipment
Personnel
Response Timeframe
Demonstrated Capability
Termination Criteria
SOURCE CONTROL
Single Point Control
Transfer Equipment Control
Emptying Ruptured Tank
Stop the flow of the

hydrocarbon source
Stop the flow of the

hydrocarbon source
Transfer the product from

the ruptured tank to stop the
flow of the hydrocarbon
source
Flow stopping devices (e.g.

valves, plugs etc.)
Spill kits available onboard
vessels
Spill kits available with machinery
/ equipment working in the
intertidal zone
Vessel crew
Site construction team
Flow stopping devices (e.g.

valves, plugs etc.)
vessels
intertidal zone
Vessel crew
Pumping facilities
vessels
intertidal zone
Support vessel / tenders available
during marine monitoring
Support machinery / equipment
available during works in the
intertidal zone
Vessel crew
Immediate, prior to complete

loss of tank inventory
Evidence of pumping capabilities

Capacity to temporarily store
hydrocarbons if transfer required
Contractor spill response
procedures available
As above

Flow stopping devices are in

place on the vessel
When the hydrocarbons stop

leaking
Machinery operators and vessel

crew trained in spill response
Emergency Response Team
(ERT) available
Contractor spill response
procedures available
Flow stopping devices are in

place on the vessel
As above
Machinery operators and vessel

crew trained in spill response
ERT available
Contractor refuelling and spill
response procedures available
MONITORING AND EVALUATION

PREDICTIVE ASSESSMENT
Reactive Pre-Impact
Environmental Monitoring
Obtain baseline data and

photos for areas with
potential for impact
Sampling equipment
during marine monitoring
intertidal zone
DomGas Site
Environment Team
Perth Environment Team
Environmental
Consultants
Support personnel
Initiate within 2 hours
DomGas Site Environment Team

can perform pre-emptive
monitoring
Contracts in place with suitable
environmental consultants for
advice
Contracts in place with
laboratories
Spill is determined to be unlikely

to reach shoreline or sensitive
environmental receptor OR
Surveillance surveys determine
that spill has reached the
shoreline OR
Net Environmental Benefit is no
longer achieved OR
The Incident Response has been
terminated
Oil Spill Trajectory Modelling
Predict the likely trajectory

using actual metocean
conditions and details of the
spill event to determine
trajectory and likely volumes
of oil
Spill information
Modelling contractor
Oil Spill Response Limited
(OSRL)
AMOSC
Contract in place to undertake

modelling if required
Contractor has demonstrated 24hour response capability

longer achieved OR
terminated
Fate Weathering Modelling
Determine weathering profile

and fate of oil
Access to Automated Data Inquiry

for Oil Spills (ADIOS)
ADIOS
Access to ADIOS via AMSA
As above
Satellite Imagery or Optical

Images
To determine spill extent and

trajectory
Satellite imagery
Satellite imagery provider
Contract in place with provider
As above

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Activity
Purpose/Intent
Equipment
Personnel
Response Timeframe
FIELD ASSESSMENT
Marine Vessel Surveillance
Identify extent and trajectory

of spill, record visual
characteristics such as
colour, thickness etc.
Support vessels / tenders

available during marine surveys
Vessel crew
1 Observer per vessel
Marine Monitoring
Environmental Scientists
Immediately from vessel

that caused the discharge
Initiate within 1 hour if
supporting marine
monitoring vessels /
tenders are required
Initiate within 4 hours if
vessel support is required
from Barrow Island
Vessels working as a part of the

marine monitoring activities
Contracts in place with vessel
providers
Vessel crews are trained in spill
observations and have access to
observation guidance material
International Maritime
Organization (IMO) trained
vessel crew
Once aerial surveillance is

mobilised OR
longer being achieved OR
terminated
Aerial Surveillance
Identify extent and trajectory

of spill, record visual
characteristics such as
colour, thickness etc.
Aircraft
Pilot
1 Trained Observer per
aircraft
Spill response personnel
2 hours using helicopters

based at Barrow Island
Contract with aircraft provider

(helicopters through Bristow;
aircraft through Karratha Air
Services)

terminated
Tracking Buoy Deployment
Identification of actual
trajectory of a spill based on
real time metocean
conditions
2 satellite tracking buoys on

Barrow and Thevenard Island
respectively
1 Buoy Deployment
Operator
1 Asset Emergency
Management Team
(AEMT) member
1 x Trained Geographic
Information System (GIS)
operator
Initiate within 4 hours to

deploy satellite tracking
buoys
Deployment procedure for

tracking buoy
Tracking software
AEMT member access to webbased feeds
As above
Water and Sediment

Sampling
To determine the amount of

oil present in the water and
sediments in order to inform
response strategies
Sampling equipment
Access to laboratory
2 TPH (Total Petroleum
Hydrocarbon) meter on Barrow
Island
Intratek Laboratory (Perth)

personnel
Initiate within 4 hours to

undertake TPH testing
Analysis at Perth lab
undertaken in 24 hours
Sample containers available from

Barrow Island or mainland
laboratories (via priority freight)
TPH meters stored on Barrow
Island
Contract in place with Perth
laboratory
As above
OPERATIONAL MONITORING
Rapid or Oiled Shoreline
Assessment (OSA)
Team deployed to undertake

consistent and repeatable
shoreline assessments and
inform strategies

during marine surveys
intertidal zone
1 OSA-trained person
as team lead
DomGas Site
Environment Team
Barrow Island
Environment Team
Trained ERT personnel
Trained OSA personnel available

Internal environmental specialists
Contracts in place with specialist
consultants

to reach shoreline OR
terminated
Rapid Benthic Habitat

Assessment
Obtain information on the

potential habitat areas at risk
to inform response
strategies
GIS software and aerial imagery
DomGas Site
Environment Team
GIS Support personnel

consultants
As above
Assessment of Wildlife
Activity
Obtain information on the

wildlife activity in areas likely
to be impacted to determine
priorities for capture and
treatment

intertidal zone
DomGas Site
Environment Team
Barrow Island
Environment Team
Support personnel

consultants
There is no presence of wildlife

activity OR
terminated
Assessment of Efficiency of
Hydrocarbon Response
To provide information on
the efficiency and
effectiveness of response
Communications
DomGas Site
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Activity

Purpose/Intent
Equipment
Personnel
Response Timeframe

Vessel crew
strategies, to enable
adaption/refinement of
response if required
consultants
POST IMPACT MONITORING

Design of Scientific PostImpact Environmental
Monitoring
Design of Operational and

Scientific Monitoring Plan
(OSMP)
Communications

Environmental
Consultants
1 week

consultants

to reach sensitive receptors OR
terminated
Execution of OSMP
Components
Obtain necessary data to

assess the impact of spill
Vessels
Vehicles
Aircraft
Logistics, transport and access to
monitoring locations
Sampling and monitoring
equipment

Environmental
Consultants
4 weeks post-spill event

consultants
Termination criteria to be set in

OSMP
SHORELINE PROTECTION AND CLEAN UP

Shoreline Protection
Equipment Deployment
Deploy equipment that

effectively deflects or
protects priority areas
Land/sea booms
intertidal zone
ERT
DomGas Site
Environment Team
Barrow Island
Environment Team
Vessel crew
Contract in place with nominated

contractors
Boom available at Barrow Island,
Thevenard Island and Onslow
Supplementary equipment from
AMOSC
Spill is no longer visible at the

location OR
to reach shoreline OR
terminated
Shoreline Cleanup
Equipment and personnel

available for the clean-up of
solid or liquid waste from the
shorelines

intertidal zone
Specialised PPE
Tools and equipment
Recovery and containment
equipment
ERT
DomGas Site
Environment Team
Vessel crew
Support personnel
Supplementary aid from
Wheatstone Projects,
external providers/mutual
aid if required
Trained personnel available

Equipment available during works
in the intertidal zone
Additional equipment available at
Barrow Island and Onslow
Contracts in place with contractors
that have equipment and
machinery that can support oil
spill response activities
Arrangements in place with
AMOSC to access mutual industry
aid
Preferred suppliers established for
procurement of spill response
equipment
As above
Provide a suitable collection

site to collect oiled fauna for
initial assessment and
transport to holding area
Trained personnel
Support personnel
Location is identified
Oiled Wildlife kits stored on
Barrow Island and at Dampier
Port
Oiling of wildlife is no longer

observed AND
Consultation with authorities does
not identify new or significant
issues OR
OILED WILDLIFE RESPONSE

Establishment of Initial
Collection Area

~200 m2 area
Oiled Wildlife kit
Shade
Waste receptacles
Vehicles
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Purpose/Intent
Equipment
Personnel
Response Timeframe
terminated.
Fauna Exclusion
Restrict areas that are

impacted or may be
impacted from fauna access
Fencing and demarcation

materials
DomGas Site
Environment Team
Support personnel
Support personnel are available

Materials available from regional
centres including Dampier,
Karratha and Port Hedland
As above
Hazing / Deterrents
Note: Hazing of fauna can
only be conducted under the
authority of a licence issued
under the Wildlife
Conservation Act.
Deter the presence of fauna

from areas which are either
impacted, or may be
impacted
Hazing equipment from shoreline

(visible deterrents, ATV)
Hazing equipment from vessel
(physical presence, horn)
DomGas Site
Environment team
Barrow Island
Environment Team
Support personnel
Arrangements in place to provide

support and equipment as
required
Port
As above
Capture of Fauna (oiled and

non-oiled)
Note: Pre-emptive capture
and removal of fauna can
only be conducted under the
authority of a licence issued
under the Wildlife
Conservation Act.
Pre-emptive capture and

removal of fauna where
possible from areas that may
potentially be impacted, and
capture of oiled fauna for
treatment
40 pet carriers
Oiled Wildlife kit
Guidance from Oiled

Wildlife trained personnel
3 trained Fauna
Handlers per team
DomGas Site
Environment team
Barrow Island
Environment Team

required
Port
As above
Immediate Treatment of
Fauna to Remove Oil at
Holding Area
Clean and treat oiled fauna

to remove traces of oil
Laydown areas near high water

mark (KP 12) and adjacent to the
Meter Station / DBP Compressor
Station 1 suitable for oiled fauna
holding areas
Power and water facilities
Oiled Wildlife kit
Waste receptacles
Guidance from Oiled

3 trained Fauna
Handlers per team
DomGas Site
Environment team
Barrow Island
Environment Team
Support personnel

required
Contract in place to provide
support if required
As above
Transport of Oiled Fauna
Transport captured oiled

wildlife from collection areas
to latter treatment areas for
further treatment
DomGas Site
Environment team
Barrow Island
Environment Team
Support personnel
48 hours to closest port

(Dampier)
Trained personnel
Contracts in place for vessel and
aircraft
Vehicles available
As above
Treatment of Fauna to
Remove Oil at Oiled Wildlife
Response Centre
Clean and treat oiled fauna

to remove traces of oil
Oiled Wildlife Response Container

(including power, water etc.) to be
located in the Pilbara (at Dampier
or Exmouth)
Guidance from Oiled

3 trained Fauna
Handlers
DomGas Site
Environment team
Barrow Island
Environment Team
Support personnel
72 hours

required
Contracts in place to provide
services
Use of Oiled Wildlife Response
Container from AMOSC
Supplementary resources and
labour also available
As above
Identification of Appropriate
External Rehabilitation
Facilities
Identify or establish suitable

rehabilitation areas
Temporary rehabilitation facilities

can be established at Dampier on
industry partner premises
Environmental specialists
72 hours

Consultation with DPAW and
industry partnerships
As above
Disposal of Carcasses
Collect and dispose of oiled

fauna carcasses
Waste receptacles
Plastic bags
Support personnel
Contract in place to provide

support if required
As above
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Vehicles
Aircraft
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Activity
Purpose/Intent

Equipment
Personnel
Response Timeframe
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Identify and Forecast
Wastes
Identify and forecast waste

types and quantities by
activity and location.
Communications
DomGas Site
Environment team
Designated Waste
Coordinator
Emergency Response Procedures

Personnel trained

to cause further impact AND
Waste from response activities is
no longer being generated
Establishment of Initial
Collection Area
Provide a suitable collection

site with adequate land area
to collect oiled waste
Laydown areas available at high

water mark (KP12) or Meter
Station / DBP Compressor
Station 1 for initial collection of
wastes
Plastic liners
Waste receptacles
Vehicles
PPE

Support personnel
Location is identified
Personnel trained
As above
Sufficient Waste Containers

Available
Suitable containers are in

place for waste and are
segregated into categories
Liquid waste storage tanks and

Intermediate Bulk Containers
(IBCs)
Solid waste receptacles

Waste contractor
Support personnel
Contractor waste management

systems
Contracts in place with licensed
waste management contractors
Additional waste receptacles can
be readily mobilised to site
As above AND
All generated waste is securely
contained in appropriate
receptacles at an approved
location, and labelled with its
origin, type, quantity and
classification
Transport of Oily Waste
Safe and efficient transport

and tracking of waste
Transport vessels / vehicles

Waste contractor
Support personnel

Logistical support capability at
Dampier and Perth Supply Bases
(can be accessed to support
waste handling and storage
needs, including supply of waste
receptacles and laydown/storage
prior to disposal)
As above AND
transported in appropriate
receptacles to approved locations,
and labelled with its origin, type,
quantity and classification
Final Disposal of Oiled

Waste
Facilitate the final disposal of

oiled waste to appropriate
facilities
Licensed waste disposal facility
Waste contractor
72 hours

Approved final waste disposal
facilities available
As above AND
delivered in appropriate
receptacles to an approved final
disposal facility AND
The carrier/transporter provides
Chevron Australia with a copy of
the receipt/certificate issued by
the approved disposal facility on
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5.11.2
Flooding of the Work Area
Loss of equipment and materials may occur during installation activities in the intertidal zone
(Onshore KP 0 to KP 12) due to use of inappropriate equipment or inadequate work
procedures, which result in bogging of equipment and failure to retrieve equipment before the
incoming tide. The loss of equipment and materials may result in spills and leaks of
hydrocarbons and other chemicals.
Specialised equipment and/or supporting equipment (e.g. geotextile mats) will be used
for working in the intertidal zone, where practicable.
Tidal constraints will be addressed in scheduling and planning installation activities in the
intertidal zone.
Weather and tidal forecasts will be used during installation activities.
Emergency response procedures developed by the contractor/s prior to commencement

of intertidal construction activities will include contingency planning and measures that
address unplanned flooding of work sites.
With the implementation of these measures, the residual risk is low and no further risk reduction
is required, in accordance with the Chevron Integrated Risk Prioritization Matrix (Figure 5-1).
5.11.3 Unplanned Discharge of Chemically Treated Water

5.11.3.1
Unplanned Discharge due to Wet Buckle
If damage to the DomGas pipeline occurs during installation, a buckle may occur that leads to
localised collapse of the pipeline. If the buckle is substantial, the pipeline wall may fracture,
allowing sea water to flood the pipeline. To repair or replace the damaged section, the pipeline
will need to be dewatered and recovered to the pipelay vessel.
In the event of a wet buckle, unplanned discharge of chemically treated water used for flushing
the pipeline may occur. The chemically treated water may contain small quantities of dye,
oxygen scavenger, and biocide.
Using anchored Pipelay Barges reduces the risk of a wet buckle occurring. To reduce this risk
to as far as reasonably practicable, these measures will be implemented:
A pre-lay survey will be undertaken to identify seabed features or other constraints which
may impact pipeline installation.
Weather, tidal and water current data will be used to determine safe working conditions
for installation activities.
Operational limitations for installation activities will be defined.
Pipeline tension and touch-down will be monitored during pipelay.
With the implementation of these measures, it is unlikely that a wet buckle will occur during
pipeline installation; therefore, the residual risk is low. No further risk reduction is required, in
5.11.3.2
Unplanned Discharge during Hydrotesting
Unplanned discharge of chemically treated water may occur during hydrotesting because of a
leak in the pipeline. The chemically treated water will contain small quantities of dye, oxygen
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scavenger, and biocide. Key areas where a leak may occur include at the start-up and pipeline
end location, at tie-ins, and at the welds between line-pipe.
To reduce these risks as far as reasonably practicable, the measures identified in Section
5.11.3.1 and listed below will be implemented:
Welding will be undertaken by tested and qualified welders in accordance with Chevron
Australia approved welding procedures developed by the contractor/s prior to
commencement of pipelay.
Non-destructive testing (NDT) will be undertaken by tested and qualified technicians and
will verify weld integrity in accordance with Chevron Australia approved NDT procedures
developed by the contractor/s prior to commencement of pipelay.
Certified and tested equipment will be used for hydrotesting (pumps, hoses and fittings).
Spill containment and clean-up equipment will be available at the pre-commissioning

start-up location during pressurisation.
With the implementation of these measures, it is unlikely that a leak during hydrotesting will
occur; therefore, the residual risk is low. No further risk reduction is required, in accordance
with the Chevron Integrated Risk Prioritization Matrix (Figure 5-1).
5.11.4 Fire
During construction and installation activities, fires may start as a result of:
sparks generated during grinding and hot work activities
the action of hot machinery working near dry vegetation
smoking in undesignated areas
poor housekeeping
chemical spills and incorrect storage of chemicals.
To reduce the risk of fire as far as reasonably practicable, these measures will be implemented:
All personnel will undertake an induction prior to commencing work that will include fire
management requirements and restrictions on smoking. Smoking will only be allowed in
designated areas.
Work procedures and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) will be implemented for activities that
may pose a fire risk (e.g. clearing, welding, soldering, and cutting)
Sufficient and appropriate equipment, materials and resources (including trained

emergency response personnel) will be available to respond to a fire.
Mobile refuelling will be undertaken with appropriate fire equipment and mitigation
measures in place.
With the above measures in place, residual risk of fire caused by construction and installation
activities is low. No further risk reduction is required, in accordance with the Chevron Integrated

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Objectives, Performance Standards and Relevant

Documentation
6.1
Overview
This section summarises the environmental objectives, performance standards, and relevant
documentation that have been developed as part of a systematic approach to the management
of environmental risks. Specific objectives, performance standards, and documentation will be
used to assess the overall environmental performance for the Gorgon Gas Development and
Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline against the stated environmental objectives.
Table 6-1 details the objectives, performance standards, and documentation that relate to this
Plan. These will provide input into the Environmental Performance Reports required under
Condition 5 of Statement No. 800, and Condition 4 of EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and
2008/4178.
6.2
Objectives
Chevron Australia is committed to conducting activities associated with the Gorgon Gas
Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline in an environmentally responsible manner, and
aims to implement best practice environmental management as part of a program of continual
improvement. To meet this commitment, objectives have been defined that relate to the
management of the identified environmental risks for the Gorgon Gas Development. These
objectives are those in Condition 23.3 of Statement No. 800, Condition 16.3 of EPBC
Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178, and where necessary, additional, more specific
objectives have been developed.
Table 6-1 details the objectives specific to this Plan.
6.3
Performance standards are the measures Chevron Australia will use to assess whether or not it
is meeting its objectives. For each objective and element of each objective, Chevron Australia
has described a matter (description) that will be measured, and a quantitative target or, where
there is no practicable quantitative target, a qualitative target, which is to be measured against
when assessing whether the objective has been met. These targets have been developed
specifically for assessing environmental performance. Failure to meet a target may indicate that
an objective may not have been met and there may be a need for management action or review
of this Plan.
The performance standards specific to this Plan are detailed in Table 6-1.
6.4
Relevant Documentation
Chevron Australia has defined the relevant documentation that contains information about
whether the performance standards have been met.
Table 6-1 details the relevant documentation specific to this Plan.
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Table 6-1 Objectives, Performance Standards and Relevant Documentation

Evidence/Relevant
Documentation
Objectives
Description
Reduce the impacts
of pipeline
on the Terrestrial
and Marine
Disturbance
Footprints as far as
practicable
Ensure that pipeline
do not cause
Material or Serious
Environmental Harm
outside the
Terrestrial and
Marine Disturbance
Footprints
associated with the
facilities
Target
Ensure personnel induction

includes applicable environmental
requirements of this Plan
All personnel working on the proposed activities

undertake this induction
Induction and training records
Reduce disturbance to fishing and

shipping operations or other marine
users as far as reasonably
practicable
Appropriate consultation maintained with fisheries

No collision or incident involving other marine
vessels
No complaints by other marine users
All complaints logged, investigated, and responded
to
Consultation log
Complaint records
Incident and investigation
reports
No listed marine megafauna (cetacean, turtle,

dugong, Whale Shark, etc.) injury or fatality
resulting from proposed activities
All injured or dead marine megafauna logged and
reported
Marine megafauna sighting

records
reports
Sewage and greywater disposed of in accordance

with MARPOL requirements
Discharge treating/controlling equipment
maintained in accordance with manufacturers
specifications
Emissions for vessel engines and incinerator in

accordance with MARPOL requirements
Equipment maintained in accordance with
manufacturers requirements
No deliberate emissions of ODS except in fire
situations
International Air Pollution

Prevention Certificate
Maintenance records of
combustion equipment
ODS release records
No Material or Serious Environmental Harm

outside the MDF associated with the installation
activities
Installation monitoring results

Post-installation survey results
Reduce disturbance to marine life

as far as reasonably practicable
Reduce impacts of planned

discharge on marine environment
as far as reasonably practicable
Reduce impacts of atmospheric

emissions as far as reasonably
practicable
Ensure that there is no Material or

Serious Environmental Harm
outside the MDF associated with
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International Oil Pollution

Prevention Certificate
Waste disposal log/manifest
Maintenance records of
discharge treating/controlling
equipment
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Evidence/Relevant
Documentation
Objectives
Description
Target
the installation activities

Reduce impacts on the
environment from the disposal of
general and hazardous waste as far
as reasonably practicable
Garbage disposed in accordance with MARPOL

No disposal of solid wastes (other than macerated
food wastes) to the marine environment
Solid and hazardous wastes segregated, labelled

and retained for disposal in accordance with waste
management plan
Volumes of waste generated recorded and
disposal path tracked
Reduce the risk of any unplanned

release of material into the marine
environment as far as reasonably
practicable
Prevent unauthorised clearing or

disturbance of benthic habitats or
other vegetation
Prevent unauthorised disturbance

of identified cultural heritage sites
Prevent the introduction and/or

spread of introduced flora/weeds
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Waste disposal log

No loss of hydrocarbons to the marine environment

Oil spill kits available and maintained
Emergency drills conducted on a regular basis
Chemicals stored in clearly marked containers and
stored in designated areas
MSDSs available for hazardous chemicals and
dangerous goods

reports
Drill records
Notice to Mariners
No clearing or disturbance of benthic habitats

outside designated clearing boundaries.
Implementation of ground and vegetation
disturbance procedures for all clearing and grounddisturbing activities
No clearing or disturbance of identified cultural

heritage sites
Implementation of ground and vegetation
disturbance procedures for all clearing and grounddisturbing activities
Implementation of site-specific weed hygiene

procedures
No import of fill material that contains weeds or
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disturbance documentation
Vegetation clearing audits
reports
Ground and vegetation
disturbance documentation
Vegetation clearing audits
reports
Stockpile and ROW boundary
inspections
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Evidence/Relevant
Documentation
Objectives
Description
Target
contaminants
Reduce impacts to fauna from

pipeline installation activities in the
intertidal zone

Implementation of fauna handling procedures

Fauna exit structures, escape ramps and crossings
constructed at regular intervals
Completion of daily inspections for fauna when
tides allow and where practicable
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reports
Post-construction weed
monitoring program
Fauna handling and site
inspection records
reports
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7.0
Implementation
7.1
Environmental Policy
Chevron Australias commitment to environmental excellence is documented in ABU Policy 530

(Figure 7-1). This Policy guides the development and implementation of all other Operational
Excellence (OE) processes.
7.2
Environmental Management Documentation
7.2.1 Overview
Section 1.6.3 and Figure 1-3 of this Plan show the hierarchy of environmental management
documentation within which this Plan exists. The following sections describe each level of
documentation in greater detail.
7.2.2 Chevron ABU OE Documentation

As part of the Chevron ABU, the Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline is
governed by the requirements of the ABU Operational Excellence Management System
(OEMS), within which a number of OE Processes exist. The Gorgon Gas Development and
Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline will implement internally those OE Processes (and supporting OE
Procedures) that apply to the Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipelines
activities, where those Processes are appropriate and reasonably practicable.
The key ABU OE Processes taken into account during the development of this Plan, with a
description of the intent of the Process, are:
HES Risk Management Process (Chevron Australia 2007, as amended from time to
time): Process for identifying, assessing and managing HES, operability, efficiency and
reliability risks related to the Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline.
Hazardous Communication Process (Chevron Australia 2006a, as amended from time

to time): Process for managing and communicating chemical and physical hazards to
the workforce.
Management of Change Process (Chevron Australia 2008b, as amended from time to

time): Process for assessing and managing risks stemming from permanent or
temporary changes to prevent incidents.
Contractor Health, Environment and Safety Management Process (Chevron

Australia 2010c, as amended from time to time): Process for defining the critical roles,
responsibilities and requirements to effectively manage contractors involved with the
Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline.
Competency Development Process (Chevron Australia 2010d, as amended from time

to time): Process for ensuring that the workforce has the skills and knowledge to
perform their jobs in an incident-free manner, and in compliance with applicable laws
and regulations.
Incident Investigation and Reporting Process (Chevron Australia 2010e, as amended

from time to time): Process for reporting and investigating incidents (including near
misses) to reduce or eliminate root causes and prevent future incidents.
Emergency Management Process (Chevron Australia 2010f, as amended from time to

time): Process for providing organisational structures, management processes and tools
necessary to respond to emergencies and to prevent or mitigate emergency and/or crisis
situations.
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Compliance Assurance Process (Chevron Australia 2009e, as amended from time to

time): Process for ensuring that all HES- and OE-related legal and policy requirements
are recognised, implemented and periodically audited for compliance.
7.2.3 Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline Documentation
7.2.3.1
Ministerial Plans and Reports
In addition to this Plan, a number of other plans and reports have been (or will be) developed for
the Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline that are required under State
and/or Commonwealth Ministerial Conditions (see Figure 1-3). These documents address the
requirements of specific conditions and provide standards for environmental performance for the
Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline.
7.2.3.2
Environmental Management Plans
A number of activity-specific Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) are required under

Ministerial Conditions (see Figure 1-3).
Gorgon personnel, including contractors and subcontractors, involved in a particular scope of
work for the Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline are internally required to
comply with the activity-specific EMP associated with that work scope, where reasonably
practicable.

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7.3

Role and Responsibilities
7.3.1 Overview
A well-delineated chain of command has been established for the Gorgon Gas Development
and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline (see Figure 7-2). A summary of the environmental responsibilities
for key personnel is provided in the following sections.
7.3.2 Gorgon Development Director

The Gorgon Development Director has overall responsibility for implementation of this Plan
within the Chevron ABU OEMS for the Gorgon Gas Development. The Gorgon Development
Director is responsible for providing adequate resources to implement, review, and improve this
Plan as required in accordance with legislation and as part of the OEMS.
7.3.3 Gorgon Upstream Construction Manager

The Gorgon Upstream Construction Manager is responsible for:
ensuring overall compliance with this Plan
ensuring the Construction Contractors workforce is made aware of the Gorgon Gas
Development HES requirements
ensuring all construction activities are planned and managed to minimise HES impacts,
meet all legislative and HES requirements, and the project goals, objectives and targets
maintaining clear communications with the Contractor Project Manager.
7.3.4 Gorgon Environmental Program Team Leader

The Gorgon Environmental Program Team Leader within Chevron Australia is responsible for
initiating action to implement and maintain compliance with this Plan, including:
consulting with government agencies in relation to this Plan
coordinating any environmental approvals or permits associated with this Plan
ensuring activities are planned and managed to minimise environmental impacts, and to
meet the objectives, standards and targets detailed in this Plan
monitoring environmental performance and reports to the Gorgon Development Director

and Upstream Construction Manager for opportunities for improvement
ensuring plans and/or procedures for response to environmental incidents detailed in

this Plan are developed and implemented.
7.3.5 Contract Project Manager

The Contractor Project Manager is responsible for:
ensuring compliance with the legislative and project environmental requirements

relevant to their scope of work, including this Plan
ensuring required environmental plans and procedures are developed, maintained, and
implemented
maintaining clear communications with the Gorgon Upstream Onsite Supervisor.

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7.3.6 All Personnel

All personnel involved in the pipeline installation activities (including contractors and
subcontractors) are responsible for:
attending HES training as required
complying with the relevant commitments, regulatory and project environmental

requirements applicable to their assigned duties
identifying, reporting and managing hazards proactively and appropriately
participating in and adhering to all HES instructions, procedures, plans and activities.
Gorgon
Development
Director
Gorgon Upstream
Construction
Manager
Gorgon Onsite
HES
Representative
Gorgon
Environmental
Team Leader
Gorgon
Upstream Onsite
Supervisor
Contractor
Onsite Project
Manager
Offsite Personnel
Contractor
Onsite Personnel
Subcontractor
Onsite Personnel
Onsite Personnel
Figure 7-2 Management Organisation and Communication Lines
7.4
Training and Inductions
All personnel (including contractors and subcontractors) are required to attend environmental
inductions and training relevant to their role on the Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed
Gas Pipeline. Training and induction programs facilitate the understanding personnel have of
their environmental responsibilities, and increase their awareness of the management and
protection measures required to reduce potential impacts on the environment.
Chevron Australia has prepared the ABU Competency Development Process (Chevron
Australia 2010d, as amended from time to time) to deal with the identification and assessment
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of required competencies for environmental roles, which it internally requires its employees,
contractors, etc. to comply with.
Environmental training and competency requirements for personnel, including contractors and
subcontractors, are maintained in a Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline
HES training matrix.
7.5
Audit and Review
7.5.1 Internal Auditing

Chevron Australia has prepared the internal ABU Compliance Assurance Process (Chevron
Australia 2009e, as amended from time to time) to manage compliance, and which it internally
requires its employees, contractors, etc. to comply with. This Process will also be applied to
assess compliance of the Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline against the
requirements of Statement No. 800, Statement No. 769, and EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and
2008/4178, where this is appropriate and reasonably practicable.
An internal Audit Schedule has been developed and will be maintained for the Gorgon Gas
Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline (with input from the Engineering, Procurement and
Construction Management [EPCM] Contractors) that includes audits of the Developments
environmental performance and compliance with the Ministerial Conditions. Performance
targets (listed in Table 6-1) can be used to assess environmental performance. A record of all
internal audits and the audit outcomes is maintained. Actions arising from internal audits are
tracked until their close-out.
For DomGas pipeline installation activities, minimum internal audit requirements audits are:
pre-mobilisation audits/inspections of specified vessels
post-mobilisation audits to assess compliance with contractor

management plans and procedures on specified vessels and onsite
six-monthly audits to assess ongoing compliance with contractor environmental

management plans and procedures on specified vessels and onsite
annual compliance audits for the Offshore DomGas Pipeline Installation Management
Plan.
environmental
(Note: Contractor environmental management plans and procedures will be aligned with the
Offshore DomGas Pipeline Installation Management Plan).
Under EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178, Condition 24 also requires that the person
taking the action must maintain accurate records of activities associated with or relevant to the
conditions of approval and make them available on request by DotE. Such records may be
subject to audit by DotEand used to verify compliance with the conditions of approval.
7.5.2 External Auditing

Audits and/or inspections undertaken by external regulators will be facilitated via the Gorgon
Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipelines Regulatory Approvals and Compliance Team.
The findings of external regulatory audits will be recorded and actions and/or recommendations
will be addressed and tracked. Chevron Australia may also undertake independent external
auditing during the Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline.
EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178, Condition 23 also requires that upon the direction
of the Minister, the person taking the action must ensure that an independent audit of
compliance with the conditions of approval is conducted and a report submitted to the Minister.
The independent auditor must be approved by the Minister prior to the commencement of the
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audit. Audit criteria must be agreed to by the Minister and the audit report must address the
criteria to the satisfaction of the Minister.
7.6
Environmental Survey and Monitoring
7.6.1 Pre-Installation Survey

A environmental pre-installation seabed survey of the Marine Disturbance Footprint and the
areas at risk of Materials or Serious Environmental Harm has been undertaken by Chevron
Australia as required under Condition 23.5 (iv) of Statement No. 800 and Condition 16.5 (v) of
EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178.
As required under Condition 14 of Statement No. 800 and Condition 11 of EPBC Reference:
2003/1294 and 2008/4178, the results of the survey are reported in Coastal and Marine
Baseline State and Environmental Impact Report: Domestic Gas Pipeline (Chevron Australia
2012a, as amended from time to time). The results of the pre-installation survey are also
summarised in Section 4.2.1.
7.6.2 Installation Monitoring

Condition 23.5 (ix) of Statement No. 800 and Condition 16.5 (ix) of EPBC Reference: 2003/1294
and 2008/4178 requires Chevron Australia to have a marine monitoring program to detect
changes to ecological elements outside the MDF for the DomGas pipeline.
To comply with these requirements, Chevron Australia will undertake monitoring of mangrove
health and coral survival. Monitoring sites are described in the Coastal and Marine Baseline
State and Environmental Impact Report: Domestic Gas Pipeline (Chevron Australia 2012a, as
amended from time to time). (Note: Coral monitoring sites will exclude those within the Barrow
Island Port.)
Mangroves and coral are considered to be the ecological elements most at risk from installation
activities. Other ecological elements (macroalgae, non-coral benthic macro-invertebrates,
seagrass, surficial sediments, demersal fish and water quality) are considered to be at low risk
from installation activities and will not be monitored.
The proposed methods for monitoring of mangrove health and coral survival will be aligned with
the methods outlined within the Coastal and Marine Baseline State and Environmental Impact
Report: Domestic Gas Pipeline (Chevron Australia 2012a, as amended from time to time). The
scope of work and frequency for monitoring will be determined once detailed engineering and
scheduling for construction is completed.
Marine turtle monitoring is discussed in
(Chevron Australia 2013, as amended from
of Statement No. 800 and Condition 12 of
specific marine turtle monitoring is planned
to marine turtles is anticipated.
the Long-term Marine Turtle Management Plan

time to time), which is approved under Condition 16
EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178. No
for the proposed activities as no significant impacts
Similarly, no cetacean monitoring is planned as no significant impacts to cetaceans are

anticipated from the proposed installation activities. However, as described in Section 5.4.1.1,
responsibility for marine fauna observation will be allocated to appropriate personnel (such as
the Vessel Master) on the installation vessels. Marine megafauna (whales, dolphins, turtles,
dugongs, Whale Sharks) sighting observations will be recorded and reported to DotE in
annually and on request.
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7.6.3 Post-Installation Survey

As required by Condition 23.5 (iv) of Statement No. 800 and Condition 16.5 (iv) of EPBC
Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178, a post-installation seabed survey of the MDF and the
areas at risk of Materials or Serious Environmental Harm in State waters will be undertaken by
Chevron Australia. The post-installation survey will be undertaken once, approximately one
month following pipeline installation and will include monitoring of mangrove health and coral
survival consistent with the methodologies of Section 7.6.2 and a bathymetric survey of the
pipeline route. Should post-installation surveys indicate that installation of the DomGas pipeline
may have caused Material or Serious Environmental Harm, this will be reported to the
regulators in accordance with Section 7.7.4. In this event, an appropriate course of action will be
determined in consultation with the regulators.
7.7
Reporting
7.7.1 Compliance Reporting

Condition 4 of Statement No. 800 and Condition 2 of EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and
2008/4178 requires Chevron Australia to submit a Compliance Assessment Report annually to
address the previous 12-month period. A compliance reporting table is provided in Appendix 1
to assist with auditing for compliance with this Plan for Statement No. 800, EPBC Reference:
2003/1294 and 2008/4178.
7.7.2 Environmental Performance Reporting

Condition 5.1 of Statement No. 800 and Condition 4 of EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and
2008/4178 require that Chevron Australia submits an annual Environmental Performance
Report to the Western Australian Minister for the Environment and to the Commonwealth
DotErespectively, for the previous 12-month period.
In addition, under Condition 5.3 of Statement No. 800 and Condition 4.2 for EPBC Reference:
2003/1294 and 2008/4178, every five years from the date of the first annual Report, Chevron
Australia shall submit to the Western Australian Minister for the Environment an Environmental
Performance Report covering the previous five-year period.
Specific details on the content of the Environmental Performance Report are defined in
Condition 5.2 and Schedule 3 of Statement No. 800, and Schedule 3 of EPBC Reference:
2003/1294 and 2008/4178.
A Final Close Out Compliance and Performance Report and/or an Annual Compliance and
Performance Report (if the construction of the DomGas pipeline, meter station and associated
work exceeds 12 calendar months) will be prepared and submitted to DMP.
The report will assess compliance with the accepted environmental objectives, standards and
criteria, together with additional information such as a summary of environmental incidents that
occurred during the year (i.e. number of reportable incidents that occurred, lessons learnt),
trends in discharges and emissions, and results of related research or ongoing monitoring
programs.
7.7.3 Routine Internal and External Reporting

The Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline will use a number of routine
internal reporting formats to effectively implement the requirements of this Plan. Routine
reporting is likely to include daily, weekly and/or monthly HES reports for specific scopes of
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These reports include information on a number of relevant environmental aspects, such as

details of environmental incidents (if any), environmental statistics and records, records of
environmental audits and inspections undertaken, status of environmental monitoring programs,
tracking of environmental performance against performance indicators, targets and criteria, etc.
Weekly construction progress reports will be submitted to DMP during activities associated with
the installation of the DomGas pipeline.
An emissions and discharge report will be submitted to the DMP every three months during
activities associated with the construction of the offshore DomGas pipeline system.
The primary source of emissions and discharges during construction is from machinery,
generators and vessel exhausts. Emissions are calculated from fuel usage which is measured
via fuel receipts, log books and meters. Where meters are used they are generally calibrated as
per the manufacturers specifications.
7.7.4 Incident Response and Reporting

Chevron Australia has prepared the ABU Emergency Management Process (Chevron Australia
2010f, as amended from time to time) and Incident Investigation and Reporting Process
(Chevron Australia 2010e, as amended from time to time), which it internally requires its
employees, contractors, etc. to follow in the event of environmental incidents. These processes
will also be applied internally to environmental incidents identified in this Plan, where this is
appropriate and reasonably practicable.
Table 7-1 lists the environmental incidents, reporting requirements and timing specific to this
Plan.
Under the Petroleum Pipelines (Environment) Regulations 2012, a reportable incident is defined
as:
(a) an incident that is classified as a reportable incident under the environment plan for the
pipeline activity; or
(b) an incident arising from the pipeline activity if
(i) the incident has caused, or has the potential to cause, an adverse
environmental impact; and
(ii) under the environmental risk assessment process described in the
environment plan for the pipeline activity, that environmental impact is
categorised as moderate or more serious than moderate.
For this plan, an incident that has the potential to cause environmental impact that is
categorised as moderate or more serious than moderate, is an incident that has an inherent
consequence of four or less in Table 5-2, in Section 5.1.
A monthly written report will be submitted to DMP for each calendar month not later than
15 days after the end of the calendar month containing:
a record of all reportable incidents that occurred during the calendar month
a record of all recordable incidents that occurred during the calendar month
all material facts and circumstances concerning the incidents that are known or
uncovered by reasonable search or enquiry
any action taken to avoid or mitigate any adverse environment impacts of the incidents
the corrective action that has been taken, or is proposed to be taken, to prevent similar
incidents.
Under the Petroleum Pipelines (Environment) Regulations 2012, a recordable incident is

defined as an incident arising from the activity that breaches a performance objective or
standard for the Plan and is not a reportable incident.
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Table 7-1 Incident Reporting Requirements

Incident
Offshore:
Escape or discharge into the
sea of petroleum and water
(petroleum concentration
exceeding 50 mg/L)
Escape or discharge
exceeding 80 L of petroleum
(concentration not greater
than 50 mg/L)
Uncontrolled escape or
ignition of petroleum or
flammable or combustible
material causing a potentially
hazardous situation
The average petroleum
concentration escaped or
discharged over each 24-hour
period exceeds 30 mg/L
unless otherwise approved
Intertidal Zone:
Spill of hydrocarbon in inland
waters exceeding 80 L
Spill in other areas exceeding
500 L
Significant quantity of
petroleum in gaseous form
exceeding 500 m3
Reporting to
DMP:
0419 960 621 (24 hours)
petroleum.environment@dmp.wa.gov.au
DMP:
0419 960 621 (24 hours)
Timing
Immediately on
occurrence (within
2 hours), then a written
report as soon as
practicable after the
occurrence (within 3
days)
Immediately on
occurrence (within
report as soon as
days)
Uncontrolled escape or
ignition of petroleum or other
flammable or combustible
material causing a potentially
hazardous situation
Spillage of hydrocarbons or
other material that affects a
ground surface area
exceeding 100 m2
Any unauthorised clearing of benthic

habitats or other vegetation
DPaW:
sro.bwi@dpaw.wa.gov.au
Within 48 hours of
detection/observation
DER
industryregpilbara@der.wa.gov.au
Any Material or Serious Environmental
Harm outside the Terrestrial or Marine
Disturbance Footprints
DPaW:
Within 48 hours of
DotE:
1800 110 395
post.approval@environment.gov.au
DER
industryregpilbara@der.wa.gov.au
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Incident
Significant Impacts detected by the
monitoring program for matters of
National Environmental Significance
Reporting to
DotE
1800 110 395
Within 48 hours of
DMP:
0419 960 621 (24 hours)
Immediately on
occurrence (within
report as soon as
days)
Any detected mortality of any marine

fauna declared under the Wildlife
Conservation Act 1950 (WA)
DPaW
Within 48 hours of
DMP:
0419 960 621 (24 hours)
Immediately on
occurrence (within
report as soon as
days)
Harm or mortality to EPBC Act Listed

marine fauna (including marine turtles)
attributable to the Gorgon Gas
Development
DotE
1800 110 395
Within 24 hours of
DMP:
0419 960 621 (24 hours)
Immediately on
occurrence (within
report as soon as
days)
Reportable incident that has caused,

or has the potential to cause
environmental impact that is moderate
or more serious than moderate (with
an inherent consequence of four or
less in Table 5-2).
Recordable incident from an activity

that breaches a performance objective
or standard in Table 6-1 of this plan
7.8
Timing
DMP:
0419 960 621 (24 hours)
DMP
Immediately on
occurrence (within
report as soon as
days)
Monthly (not later than
15 days after the end of
the calendar month)
Control of Documentation and Records
Documentation and records for the Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline
(including this Plan) will be managed in accordance with the OE Information Management
Process (Chevron Australia 2008c, as amended from time to time). This Process includes
requirements for ensuring that documents, procedures, records and other information are
current and accessible.
Documentations and records for the purpose of this Plan include:
the Plan in force for the activity
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revisions of the Plan
written reports (including monitoring, audit and review reports) about environmental
performance, or about the implementation strategy, under the Plan
records of emissions and discharges into the environment made in accordance with the
Plan
records of calibration and maintenance of monitoring devices used in accordance with

the Plan
records and copies of reports relating to environmental incidents.
7.9
Review of the Plan
Chevron Australia is committed to conducting activities in an environmentally responsible

manner and aims to implement best practice environmental management as part of a program
of continuous improvement. This Plan will be reviewed as required in response to changes in
the proposed basis of design, engineering and installation activities, prior to and during
construction.
Reviews will address matters such as the overall design and effectiveness of the Plan, progress
in environmental performance, changes in environmental risks, changes in business conditions,
and any relevant emerging environmental issues.
If the Plan no longer meets the aims, objectives or requirements of the Plan, if works are not
appropriately covered by the Plan, or measures are identified to improve the Plan, Chevron
Australia may submit an amendment or addendum to the Plan to the State Minister for
Environment for approval under Condition 36 of Statement No. 800. The State Minister for
Environment may also direct Chevron Australia to revise the Plan under Condition 36.2 of
Statement No. 800.
If Chevron Australia wishes to carry out an activity other than in accordance with the Plan,
Chevron Australia will update the Plan and submit it to the Commonwealth Minister for
Environment for approval in accordance with Condition 25 of EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and
2008/4178. The Commonwealth Minister for Environment may request Chevron Australia to
revise the Plan under Condition 26 of EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178.

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5.4.1.1
To reduce the risk of marine fauna vessel strike as far as

reasonably practicable, these measures will be implemented:
Appropriate personnel will be responsible for marine fauna
observation on installation vessels.
If marine fauna are spotted, installation vessels moving at
speeds greater than five knots will adjust their speed and
direction to avoid impacting the animal, where practicable.
Caution zones around cetaceans will be established for
the installation activities, consistent with Part 8 of the
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation
Regulations 2000.
Marine fauna observers will closely monitor and record
fauna behaviour when fauna are observed in the vicinity of
or approaching the installation vessels.
During
construction
5.4.1.1
Marine megafauna (whales, dolphins, dugongs, turtles, Whale

Sharks) sighting observations will be recorded and reported to
DotE in annual compliance reporting and on request.
During
construction
5.4.1.2
To reduce this risk (the movement of vehicles and equipment

during construction and installation activities in the intertidal zone
(Onshore KP 0 to KP 12)) as far as reasonably practicable, these
designated speed limits.
Fauna handling procedures will be developed by the
contractor/s prior to commencement of construction
activities, outlining the implementation of fauna handling,
capturing, removal, and relocation requirements (within
the intertidal zone).
Designated personnel (Fauna Handlers) will be trained in
fauna handling procedures and only these personnel will
handle fauna, where practicable.
Dead fauna will be moved away from worksites (including
the ROW) if it is appropriate and safe to do so.
During
construction
5.4.1.3
To reduce these risks (fauna interaction with personnel and

equipment during both offshore and intertidal installation) as far as
reasonably practicable the measures outlined in Sections 5.4.1.1
and 5.4.1.2 and listed below will be implemented:
All worksite personnel and visitors will be inducted
regarding the proper response to wildlife encounters
(including interaction with fauna, littering, feeding fauna,
approaching fauna, and unexpected fauna encounters).
The seawater intake for water winning will be fitted with
screens and the intake velocity limited to a maximum of
0.1 m/s to minimise the entrainment of marine fauna.
Inspections of cleared areas will be made as soon as
possible after clearing, and Fauna Handlers will be called
in if displaced or injured animals are found.
During
construction
5.4.1.4
To reduce these risks (trenching activities in the intertidal zone

(Onshore KP 0 to KP 12) as far as reasonably practicable, the
measures outlined in Sections 5.4.1.2 and 5.4.1.3 and listed below
will be implemented:
The open trench (from Onshore KP 0 to KP 12) will be
inspected twice daily for fauna in the morning and late
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afternoon when tides allow, where practicable, and prior to

stringing and/or lowering in of pipe to the flooded trench
and backfilling.
Fauna exit structures and/or escape ramps will be
constructed at regular intervals to enable fauna to exit the
trench, where practicable.
Crossings will be installed across open trenches at regular
intervals to enable fauna to cross the trench, where
practicable.
5.4.1.4
The use of fauna exit structures and/or escape ramps will be

reviewed during trenching activities to ensure that risks to fauna
are minimised and adaptive management measures are
undertaken if required.
During
construction
5.4.1.4
Fauna found in trenches will be removed by Fauna Handlers in

accordance with fauna handling procedures, where practicable.
During
construction
5.4.2
To reduce the impact of lighting on turtles and other marine fauna,

lighting will be managed in accordance with the Long-term Marine
Turtle Management Plan.
During
construction
5.4.3
To reduce the risk to fauna from noise and vibration as far as

Equipment will be designed to operate in accordance with
appropriate industry and equipment standards, including
specifications for noise levels.
Equipment will be maintained to the manufacturers
specifications to reduce noise emissions.
Equipment covers, mufflers and other noise suppression
equipment will be maintained and will be in good working
order at all times.
Engines and/or equipment will not be left in stand-by or
running mode unnecessarily.
Helicopter height will be maintained during transit, in
accordance with Part 8 of the Environment Protection and
Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000.
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5.4.4
Ongoing liaison/communication with relevant stakeholders

(including fishing groups) has been undertaken and will continue to
ensure awareness of the proposed installation activities and
minimise impacts to other users.
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5.4.4
Prior to commencement of installation activities, the WA

Department of Transport (DoT) will be notified, and a Notice to
Mariners will be posted to alert fishing and other vessels in the
area.
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5.5.1.1
Following completion of installation, pre-commissioning and site

reinstatement activities, a mangrove restoration plan/program will
be implemented by Chevron Australia.
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5.5.1.2
To reduce this risk (disturbance to benthic habitats may occur from

dropped objects during DomGas pipeline installation activities and
vessel transit) as far as reasonably practicable, these measures
Items will be secured on deck during vessel transit.
Pipeline installation activities will take place within the
approved pipelay corridor and MDF.
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5.5.1.3
To reduce the risk of clearing outside designated areas, ground

and vegetation disturbance procedures will be developed by the
contractor/s and Chevron Australia prior to commencement of
intertidal construction activities to manage clearing activities,
including:
surveying, pegging and flagging of the proposed clearing
area
checking the surveyed area against Approved For
Construction (AFC) work plans and drawings
checking the surveyed area for proximity to cultural
heritage sites
defining site-specific clearing methodology
defining additional requirements, where necessary, to
manage site-specific issues
certification and close-out to ensure all steps have been
completed to minimise clearing impacts.
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5.5.1.3
To reduce the risk of disturbance to benthic habitats and other

vegetation as far as reasonably practicable, these measures will
be implemented:
Signage and/or boundary markers will be in place along
the ROW, where appropriate.
(e.g. using buses to transfer personnel to the worksite).
Traffic management procedures will be developed by the
contractor/s prior to the commencement of intertidal
construction activities and implemented, including
communications protocols for working within the ROW.
Dedicated turning, overtaking, and parking areas will be
established.
Vehicle and equipment movement will be restricted to
within designated areas.
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5.5.2
Anchoring points for pipe supply vessels, cargo barges,

accommodation vessels, and other ancillary vessels will avoid
coral habitat areas.
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5.5.2
Where coral habitats occur within the indicative anchoring areas

for pipeline installation, particularly near Barrow Island (see Figure
5-5), anchoring procedures will be developed by the contractor/s
prior to the commencement of offshore construction activities to
limit impacts to coral habitat, including the use of a start-up anchor
or clump weight to initiate pipelay.
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5.5.2
To reduce risks from anchoring as far as reasonably practicable,

Anchoring procedures to minimise the impacts from
anchoring and wire/chain sweep will be developed.
Anchors with high holding capacity will be used, where
practicable.
Anchoring exclusion zones for coral habitats will be
identified.
Coral habitat mapping will be used to clearly identify coral
habitat areas during engineering design and for
incorporation into anchoring drawings and procedures.
Coral habitat within indicative anchoring areas will be
identified and marked within vessel navigation systems on
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the Deep Water Pipelay Barge and the associated Anchor

Handling Vessels.
Buoys will be attached to mooring lines used above coral
habitat areas where there is sufficient water depth, where
practicable.
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5.5.2
Anchoring procedures will include:

maintenance of anchors in the correct configuration to suit
activities being undertaken
ensuring all the rigging used for running anchors is
certified, in good working condition and fit-for-purpose
regular inspection of anchor lines to ensure they are in
good working condition
monitoring of anchor tension, payout speed and all
anchoring operations
monitoring of anchor tension to ensure anchors are
holding and not dragging
tracking and recording of anchor movement and anchor
drop locations
efficient placement of anchors and reduced length of
anchor run-out to minimise wire/chain sweep
use of tide, current, wind and other data to determine the
appropriate sequence for running anchors and to ensure
anchoring operations suit the conditions and activities
being undertaken.
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5.5.3.1
To reduce risks to benthic habitats and fauna from trenching and

jetting as far as reasonably practicable, these measures will be
implemented:
Specific operating procedures will be developed by the
contractor/s prior to commencement of trenching and
jetting activities and implemented.
restricted to designated areas (see Section 5.5.1.3).
Site reinstatement procedures for activities occurring in
the intertidal zone (Onshore KP 0 to KP 12) will be
developed by the contractor/s and implemented as soon
as practicable following competition of construction and
pre-commissioning activities (see Section 5.5.6).
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5.5.3.2
To reduce risks to benthic habitats and fauna from rock-bolting as

far as reasonably practicable, these measures will be
implemented:
Rock-bolt design will be fit-for-purpose for the
geotechnical conditions along the pipeline route.
A rock-bolting procedure will be developed by the
contractor/s prior to commencement of rock-bolting
activities and implemented. The rock-bolting procedure
will be assessed and approved by Chevron Australia prior
to implementation.
Rock-bolting will be a controlled activity within weather
limitations.
Certified and rated rock-bolting equipment will be used.
Rock-bolting equipment will be maintained regularly.
Grout and/or cement used during drilling of the rock bolts
will be approved through Chevron Australias chemical
approval process, with the aim of selecting the least
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5.5.3.3
To reduce risks to benthic habitats and fauna from rock installation

as far as reasonably practicable, these measures will be
implemented:
A rock installation procedure will be developed by the
contractor/s prior to commencement of rock installation
activities and implemented. The rock installation
procedure will be assessed and approved by Chevron
Australia prior to implementation.
Rock installation will be a controlled activity within weather
limitations.
The quantity of rock placed on the DomGas pipeline and
surrounding seabed will be controlled by limiting the
volume of rock located in each compartment on the Rock
Installation Vessel.
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5.5.4
Management measures for reducing potential risks associated with

the disturbance of PASS will be detailed in an Acid Sulfate Soil
Management Plan (ASSMP).The ASSMP will be developed in
conjunction with the DER and will detail:
procedures for stockpiling of soil
methods and equipment for treatment of PASS (as
required)
lime treatment application rates (as required)
duration of trenching activities, including time of open
and/or flooded trench
soil and groundwater testing and/or monitoring during
construction.
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5.5.5
To reduce these risks (erosion along the pipeline route during

installation of the DomGas pipeline in the intertidal zone (Onshore
KP 0 to KP 12)) as far as reasonably practicable, these measures
restricted to designated areas (see Section 5.5.1.3).
Methods that avoid uprooting mangroves (i.e. rolling or
slashing/cutting) will be used during clearing, where
practicable.
Temporary erosion control measures will not prevent or
unnecessarily restrict water flows from creeks or gullies.
Scour protection measures (e.g. geotextiles) will be
installed where required.
Trench-breakers will be installed for erosion control and to
prevent trench collapse, where practicable.
Site reinstatement procedures for activities occurring
within the intertidal zone (KP 0 to KP 12) will be prepared
by the contractor/s and implemented as soon as
practicable.
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5.5.6
To reduce these risks (poor site reinstatement following pipeline

installation activities) as far as practicable, the following measures
will be implemented for installation activities occurring within the
intertidal zone (Onshore KP 0 to KP 12):
All waste will be removed from within DomGas
construction areas and disposed of to approved facilities.
The area will be re-contoured to the natural profile and
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erosion control works will be installed, where practicable.

Temporary artificial drainage, erosion, and sediment
control measures will be removed.
Any fencing removed during DomGas construction
activities will be replaced, where appropriate.
Vehicle and equipment access to reinstated areas will be
restricted, where practicable.
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5.5.6
Following completion of installation, pre-commissioning, and site

reinstatement activities, a mangrove restoration plan/program will
be implemented by Chevron Australia.
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5.6.1
To further reduce the risk of disturbing Maceys Wreck as far as

disturbance activities to identified heritage sites.
to essential personnel.
Identified cultural heritage sites close to construction
areas will be protected by temporary barriers, fences, or
other appropriate measures, where practicable.
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5.6.2
To reduce risks to identified cultural heritage sites as far as

All ground-disturbing activities will be in accordance with
ground and vegetation disturbance procedures, including
checking of proximity of disturbance activities to identified
heritage sites.
Ground disturbance activities will be monitored in
accordance with heritage agreements with the Yaburara
and Mardudhunera People and Kuruma Marthudunera
People, where practicable.
to essential personnel to ensure avoidance of these sites
during construction.
Identified cultural heritage sites close to construction
areas will be protected by temporary barriers, fences, or
other appropriate measures, where practicable.
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5.6.2
Any heritage material that is uncovered during construction will be

managed in accordance with State and Commonwealth legislative
requirements.
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5.6.2
To reduce risks to any heritage material that may be uncovered

during construction as far as reasonably practicable, these
measures will also be implemented:
All construction work in the immediate vicinity of the
material will cease until further notice from Chevron
Australia and indigenous cultural heritage monitors onsite.
Reasonable efforts to protect the material and secure the
site will be made. The material will not be moved or
further disturbed; buffer zones or temporary barriers may
be established, where practicable.
An archaeologist or physical anthropologist with
appropriate experience will be engaged if human remains
are discovered in the work area.
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5.7.1
Marine vessels approaching Barrow Island will be subjected to

progressively more stringent quarantine requirements in each
defined zone, as described in the Phase 4 Marine Quarantine
Zonation for Barrow Island.
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5.7.1
Marine vessels operating outside the Barrow Island Marine

Quarantine Zonation will be required to conform to the
requirements of AQIS Australian Ballast Water Management,
including:
no discharge of high-risk ballast water in Australian ports
or waters
full ballast exchange outside Australian territorial seas
documentation of all ballast exchange activities (including
AQIS clearances).
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5.7.2
To reduce the risk of marine pest translocation and introduction via

biofouling as far as reasonably practicable, a desktop quarantine
compliance risk assessment will be undertaken to determine the
risk posed by each vessel being used for pipeline installation
activities. The risk assessment will consider:
records of the most recent anti-fouling type
history of ports visited
any evidence of fouling that may be visible
when anti-fouling paint maintenance was last undertaken
locations where biofouling was removed.
Prior to and
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5.7.2
If a vessel is deemed a high risk, inspections for exotic species

(and cleaning where required) will be undertaken prior to the
vessel arriving at site.
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5.7.2
Marine vessels entering the Barrow Island Marine Quarantine

Zonation will be required to comply with specific wetside and
topside requirements, as described in the Phase 4 Marine
Quarantine Zonation for Barrow Island.
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5.7.3
To reduce the risk of introduction and spread of weeds, sitespecific weed hygiene management procedures will be developed
by the contractor/s prior to commencement of intertidal
construction activities and implemented. Imported fill material shall
be free of weeds and contaminants.
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5.7.3
Following completion of installation, pre-commissioning, and site

reinstatement activities, a weed monitoring plan/program will be
implemented by Chevron Australia. The weed monitoring
plan/program will detail timeframes for monitoring and proposed
mitigation measures within the DomGas easement for any projectattributable introduction or spread of weeds. The weed
management plan/program will be integrated with weed
management strategies of the Pilbara Mesquite Management
Committee and the Department of Agriculture and Food.
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5.8.1
To ensure the risk of marine contamination from deck drainage is

reduced to as far as reasonably practicable, the following
High standards of housekeeping will be maintained in all
areas, including keeping the area litter-free.
Only limited and fit-for-purpose hazardous and dangerous
materials will be kept on vessels and such materials will
be stored and handled in accordance with relevant legal
requirements and industry standards.
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Maintenance activities on vessels that have the potential

to result in leaks or spills will be contained.
Spill containment and recovery equipment will be provided
where spills are possible; such equipment will be
maintained to ensure that it is readily available and in
working condition.
In the event of a spill or leak on deck, spilled materials will
be cleaned and removed prior to any deck wash-down
activities.
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5.8.2
To reduce risks to marine waters from the discharge of sewage,

greywater and food scraps, regular inspection and maintenance of
waste treatment systems will be conducted to confirm operability
and performance. Waste management plans and procedures will
be developed by the contractor/s prior to commencement of
offshore or intertidal construction activities and implemented.
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5.9.1
To reduce these risks (inappropriate management or disposal of

wastes generated during DomGas pipeline installation activities
offshore and within the intertidal zone) as far as reasonably
developed by the contractor/s prior to commencement of
offshore or intertidal construction activities and
implemented.
Spill kits and adequate bins for separation and
segregation of wastes shall be available.
Storage of fuels, oils, solvents and other chemicals shall
be in appropriate facilities (e.g. with containment and/or
bunding).
Domestic rubbish such as food wrapping, garbage and
sanitary waste shall be stored in designated areas, until
removal offsite to approved waste facilities.
Waste storage containers will be covered/closed at all
times to prevent spillage and fauna access.
Regular site inspections will be undertaken, including
inspections of housekeeping, and the storage and
containment of hydrocarbons, chemicals and other
substances.
Solid wastes will be removed from site, as required, for
disposal at approved waste facilities.
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5.9.2
To reduce risks to the environment from welding and coating

debris as far as reasonably practicable, these measures will be
implemented:
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) requirements for use
and disposal of welding and coating materials will be
adhered to, where practicable.
Enclosed blasting and welding habitats will be used,
where practicable.
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5.9.3
To reduce risks to the environment from disposal of hydrotest

water as far as reasonably practicable, these measures will be
implemented:
Hydrotest dewatering procedures will be developed by the
contractor/s prior to commencement of pre-commissioning
activities and implemented, including details about water
volumes, equipment for control and transfer of water, flow
rates, concentration of treatment chemicals, testing and/or
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monitoring of water disposed to the evaporation pond or

offsite.
The evaporation pond will be of a sufficient size to
accommodate stormwater and will be lined with an
impervious polyethylene liner/membrane.
An evaporation pond removal and reinstatement
procedure will be developed by the contractor/s prior to
construction of the evaporation pond, including details
about removal of precipitates, residue material and liner,
disposal to approved third-party facilities, recontouring to
natural ground levels, and reinstatement of the site.
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5.10.1
To reduce risks from atmospheric emissions as far as practicable,

Vessels will comply with the regulations for the Prevention
of Air Pollution from Ships contained in Annex VI of the
MARPOL Convention.
All vehicles and equipment will be operated and
maintained to ensure optimum efficiencies, in accordance
with the manufacturers recommendations.
Fuel use within the intertidal zone (Onshore KP 0 to
KP 12) will be reduced as far as practicable by
implementing measures to minimise the number of vehicle
movements, such as using buses for personnel transfer,
limiting the number of light vehicles available to personnel,
and considering vehicle movements in daily planning
activities so as to eliminate unnecessary movements.
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5.10.2
To reduce this risk (Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS)) as far as

Vessels will comply with the requirements for ODS
specified in Regulation 12 of Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78,
including the prohibition of deliberate release of ODS.
Personnel handling ODS will be certified and hold the
necessary permits and licenses required under the Ozone
Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management
Regulations 1995.
The use of ODS in new refrigeration systems will be
avoided, where practicable. Any systems containing ODS
that require recharging or replacement will be exchanged
to an ozone-friendly system, wherever such options are
available.
The requirements for recording and reporting the use and
disposal of ODS under the Ozone Protection and
Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Regulations
1995 will be adhered to, including reporting the release of
any ODS (e.g. from firefighting or refrigeration systems).
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5.10.3
To reduce risks associated with generation of dust as far as

Dust control, such as water suppression, compacting, or
temporarily covering some areas, will be implemented
where necessary.
(e.g. using buses to transfer personnel to the worksite).
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5.11.1.2
To reduce the risk of vessel collisions and unintentional grounding

as far as reasonably practicable, these measures will be
implemented:
vessels in the area.
Maritime standards and procedures will be adhered to,
including maintaining specific lights configuration and
radar/watch.
Personnel responsible for navigation and communications
will be fully trained and competent.
Vessels working within the nearshore area will be selected
carefully (e.g. with the ability to be grounded and
refloated).
Tidal and water current data will be used to determine
safe working conditions for installation activities.
Installation vessels will carry on board a Shipboard Oil
Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP) in accordance with
MARPOL requirements. As part of the SOPEP, sufficient
equipment (e.g. sorbents, etc.) will be carried on board to
deal with an on-deck oil spill.
There will be a tiered response to spills in accordance with
Chevron Australias Marine Oil Pollution Plan (MOPP) for
the Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas
Pipeline.
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5.11.1.3
To reduce the risk of spillage from refuelling operations as far as

Refuelling will only be undertaken when
weather/sea/visibility conditions are appropriate.
Personnel will be trained in their roles, functions and
responsibility, including emergency response, prior to
refuelling or fuel transfer.
Dry break couplings and breakaway couplings will be
used, which are fit-for-purpose, are used within their
design life limits, and are regularly checked for damage to
prevent leaks.
Continuous visual monitoring of hoses, couplings and flow
gauges will be undertaken during refuelling.
Open communication channels will be maintained during
refuelling.
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For refuelling activities in the intertidal zone (Onshore KP 0 to

KP 12), there will be designated refuelling areas, where
practicable, and drip trays/containment will be used during
refuelling activities.
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5.11.1.4
To reduce the risks of equipment failure as far as reasonably

Regular maintenance of equipment will be undertaken.
Operational limitations for installation activities (e.g. sea
state for rock-bolting) will be defined.
A rock-bolting procedure will be developed by the
contractor/s prior to commencement of rock-bolting
activities and implemented. The rock-bolting procedure
will be assessed and approved by Chevron Australia prior
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5.11.1.4
To reduce the risk of spills and leaks as far as reasonably

practicable, the measures outlined in Section 5.9.1, and the
following measures specific to activities in the intertidal zone, will
be implemented:
Spill response procedures will be developed by the
contractor/s prior to commencement of construction
activities and implemented. These procedures will include
information such as emergency response team contacts,
responsibilities, resources and call-out details, as well as
clean-up strategies.
Regular servicing of vehicles and equipment will be
undertaken with appropriate spill and waste management
measures in place, including the use of spill containment
equipment (e.g. bunding, use of drip trays), availability of
spill kits and adequate bins for separation and segregation
of wastes.
All major maintenance and washing of vehicles and
equipment will be conducted at designated maintenance
areas, where practicable, that are identified in construction
drawings.
Soil contaminated by a hazardous material spill will be
evaluated, cleaned up and disposed of using methods that
will have the least environmental harm.
Prior to and
during
construction
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5.11.1.5
To reduce this risk (Loss of equipment and materials may occur

during installation activities in the intertidal zone (Onshore KP 0 to
KP 12) due to use of inappropriate equipment or inadequate work
procedures) as far as reasonably practicable, these measures will
be implemented:
Specialised equipment and/or supporting equipment (e.g.
geotextile mats) will be used for working in the intertidal
zone, where practicable.
Tidal constraints will be addressed in scheduling and
planning installation activities in the intertidal zone.
Weather and tidal forecasts will be used during installation
activities.
Emergency response procedures developed by the
contractor/s prior to commencement of intertidal
construction activities will include contingency planning
and measures that address unplanned flooding of work
sites.
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5.11.2.1
Using anchored Pipelay Barges reduces the risk of a wet buckle

occurring. To reduce this risk to as far as reasonably practicable,
A pre-lay survey will be undertaken to identify seabed
features or other constraints which may impact pipeline
installation.
Weather, tidal and water current data will be used to
determine safe working conditions for installation
activities.
defined.
Pipeline tension and touch-down will be monitored during
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5.11.2.2
To reduce these risks (Unplanned discharge of chemically treated

water during hydrotesting because of a leak in the pipeline) as far
as reasonably practicable, the measures identified in Section
5.11.2.1 and listed below will be implemented:
Welding will be undertaken by tested and qualified
welders in accordance with Chevron Australia approved
welding procedures developed by the contractor/s prior to
Non-destructive testing (NDT) will be undertaken by
tested and qualified technicians and will verify weld
integrity in accordance with Chevron Australia approved
NDT procedures developed by the contractor/s prior to
Certified and tested equipment will be used for
hydrotesting (pumps, hoses and fittings).
Spill containment and clean-up equipment will be
available at the pre-commissioning start-up location during
pressurisation.
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5.11.3
To reduce the risk of fire as far as reasonably practicable, these

All personnel will undertake an induction prior to
commencing work that will include fire management
requirements and restrictions on smoking. Smoking will
only be allowed in designated areas.
Work procedures and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) will be
implemented for activities that may pose a fire risk (e.g.
clearing, welding, soldering, and cutting)
Sufficient and appropriate equipment, materials and
resources (including trained emergency response
personnel) will be available to respond to a fire.
Mobile refuelling will be undertaken with appropriate fire
equipment and mitigation measures in place.
During
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7.5.2
The findings of external regulatory audits will be recorded and

actions and/or recommendations will be addressed and tracked.
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7.6.2
Marine megafauna (whales, dolphins, turtles, dugongs, Whale

Sharks) sighting observations will be recorded and reported to
DotE annually and on request.
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7.6.3
The post-installation survey will be undertaken once,

approximately one month following pipeline installation and will
include monitoring of mangrove health and coral survival
consistent with the methodologies of Section 7.6.2 and a
bathymetric survey of the pipeline route.
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7.6.3
Should the post-installation survey indicate that installation of the

DomGas pipeline may have caused Material or Serious
Environmental Harm, this will be reported to the regulators in
accordance with Section 7.7.4. In this event, an appropriate course
of action will be determined in consultation with the regulators.
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7.7.2
A Final Close Out Compliance and Performance Report and/or an

Annual Compliance and Performance Report (if the construction of
the DomGas pipeline, meter station and associated work exceeds
12 calendar months) will be prepared and submitted to DMP. The
report will assess compliance with the accepted environmental
objectives, standards and criteria, together with additional
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information such as a summary of environmental incidents that

occurred during the year (i.e. number of reportable incidents that
occurred, lessons learnt), trends in discharges and emissions, and
results of related research or ongoing monitoring programs.
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7.7.3
Weekly construction progress reports will be submitted to DMP

during activities associated with the installation of the DomGas
pipeline.
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7.7.3
An emissions and discharge report will be submitted to the DMP

every three months during activities associated with the
construction of the offshore DomGas pipeline system.
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7.7.4
A monthly written report will be submitted to DMP for each

calendar month not later than 15 days after the end of the calendar
month containing:
a record of all reportable incidents that occurred during
the calendar month
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a record of all recordable incidents that occurred during

the calendar month
all material facts and circumstances concerning the

incidents that are known or uncovered by reasonable
search or enquiry
any action taken to avoid or mitigate any adverse
environment impacts of the incidents
the corrective action that has been taken, or is proposed
to be taken, to prevent similar incidents.
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Table 7-1
Offshore Incidents:
Escape or discharge into the sea of petroleum and water
(petroleum concentration exceeding 50 mg/L)
Escape or discharge exceeding 80 L of petroleum
(concentration not greater than 50 mg/L)
Uncontrolled escape or ignition of petroleum or flammable
or combustible material causing a potentially hazardous
situation
The average petroleum concentration escaped or
discharged over each 24-hour period exceeds 30 mg/L
unless otherwise approved
Will be reported to DMP immediately on occurrence (within
2 hours), then a written report as soon as practicable after the
occurrence (within 3 days).
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Table 7-1
Intertidal Zone Incidents:

Spill of hydrocarbon in inland waters exceeding 80 L
Spill in other areas exceeding 500 L
Significant quantity of petroleum in gaseous form
exceeding 500 m3
Uncontrolled escape or ignition of petroleum or other
flammable or combustible material causing a potentially
hazardous situation
Spillage of hydrocarbons or other material that affects a
ground surface area exceeding 100 m2
Will be reported to DMP immediately on occurrence (within
2 hours), then a written report as soon as practicable after the
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Table 7-1
Any unauthorised clearing of benthic habitats or other vegetation

will be reported to DPaW and DER within 48 hours of
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Table 7-1
Any Material or Serious Environmental Harm outside the

Terrestrial or Marine Disturbance Footprints will be reported to
DPaW and DotE within 48 hours of detection/observation.
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Table 7-1
Significant Impacts detected by the monitoring program for matters

of National Environmental Significance will be reported to DotE
within 48 hours of detection/observation and to DMP immediately
on occurrence (within 2 hours), then a written report as soon as
practicable after the occurrence (within 3 days) .
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Table 7-1
Any detected mortality of any marine fauna declared under the

Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 (WA) will be reported to DPaW
within 48 hours of detection/observation and to DMP immediately
on occurrence (within 2 hours), then a written report as soon as
practicable after the occurrence (within 3 days).
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Table 7-1
Harm or mortality to EPBC Act Listed marine fauna (including

marine turtles) attributable to the Gorgon Gas Development will be
reported to DotE within 24 hours of detection/observation and to
DMP immediately on occurrence (within 2 hours), then a written
report as soon as practicable after the occurrence (within 3 days).
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Table 7-1
A reportable incident that has caused, or has the potential to cause

environmental impact that is moderate or more serious than
moderate (with an inherent consequence of four or less in Table 52), will be reported to DMP immediately on occurrence (within 2
hours), then a written report as soon as practicable after the
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Table 7-1
A recordable incident from an activity that breaches a performance

objective or standard in Table 6-1 of this plan will be reported
monthly to DMP (not later than 15 days after the end of the
calendar month).
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and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline:

Chevron Australia Pty Ltd

Document No: G1-NT-PLNX0000696

Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline:

Environmental Approvals ........................................................................................................ 25

Scope of this Plan ................................................................................................................... 26

Purpose of this Plan ................................................................................................................ 26

Legislative Requirements ........................................................................................ 26

Hierarchy of Documentation .................................................................................... 29

Stakeholder Consultation ........................................................................................ 31

Public Availability ..................................................................................................... 32

Format of the Plan .................................................................................................................. 33

Applicable Environmental Legislation .......................................................................................... 34

Codes of Practice .................................................................................................................... 36

Description of Activities ................................................................................................................. 37

Activity Overview ..................................................................................................................... 39

Pipeline Surveys ..................................................................................................................... 40

Offshore Pipelay ..................................................................................................................... 40

Shallow Water Pipelay............................................................................................. 40

Deep Water Pipelay................................................................................................. 41

Offshore Pipeline Stabilisation ................................................................................................ 41

Trenching and Jetting .............................................................................................. 41

Rock Installation ...................................................................................................... 42

Riser Installation and Installation of Concrete Mattresses ...................................................... 43

Intertidal Pipeline Installation .................................................................................................. 43

3.10 Activity Schedule ..................................................................................................................... 46

Description of the Environment..................................................................................................... 47

Physical Environment ............................................................................................................. 47

Chevron Australia Pty Ltd

Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline:

Document No.: G1-NT-PLNX0000696

Offshore Domestic Gas Pipeline Installation Management Plan

Geology and Surficial Sediments ............................................................................48

Water Quality ...........................................................................................................48

Benthic Habitats .......................................................................................................49

Socio-economic Environment .................................................................................................83

Cultural Heritage ......................................................................................................83

Conservation Areas .................................................................................................87

Petroleum Development ..........................................................................................89

Commercial Fisheries and Aquaculture...................................................................89

Marine-based Tourism .............................................................................................90

Environmental Risk Assessment and Management Measures ..................................................91

Marine and Terrestrial Disturbance Footprints......................................................................110

Potential Impacts to Marine Turtles ......................................................................................112

Fauna Interaction ...................................................................................................113

Artificial Light .........................................................................................................115

Noise and Vibration ...............................................................................................116

Interference with Other Users ................................................................................117

Installation Activities ..............................................................................................................117

Disturbance of Benthic Habitats ............................................................................117

Anchoring and Mooring..........................................................................................119

Turbidity and Sedimentation ..................................................................................127

Disturbance of Potential Acid Sulfate Soils ...........................................................129

Site Reinstatement ................................................................................................130

Disturbance of Cultural Heritage Sites ..................................................................................131

Indigenous Heritage Sites......................................................................................132

Introduction of Non-indigenous Species ...............................................................................133

Ballast Water .........................................................................................................133

Introduction and/or Spread of Weeds ....................................................................134

Discharges to Sea .................................................................................................................135

Chevron Australia Pty Ltd

Document No: G1-NT-PLNX0000696

Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline: