Construction Monitoring Plan

Bell Bay Pulp Mill Project Construction Monitoring Plan BBA-PLN-1000-1400-001H-B-00
BBA-PLN-1000-1400-001H-B-00 Construction Monitoring Plan
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Table of Contents
1. 2. 3. PURPOSE AND SCOPE .........................................................................................3 APPLICABLE PERMIT CONDITIONS .....................................................................4 MONITORING PROGRAMS....................................................................................6
Air Monitoring ............................................................................................................................... 6 Noise and Vibration Monitoring................................................................................................... 10 Groundwater Monitoring ............................................................................................................. 16 Surface and Marine Water Quality Monitoring ............................................................................ 19 Dinoflagellate Cyst Monitoring .................................................................................................... 28 Marine Sediment Monitoring....................................................................................................... 29 Marine Ecological Monitoring...................................................................................................... 32 Marine Mammals and Turtles Monitoring.................................................................................... 37
4. 5.
FIGURES...............................................................................................................39 APPENDICES........................................................................................................39
Revision A2 B0
Date 27 November 2007 30 January 2007
Revision Description For submission to DEM for approval Revised following DTAE comments, for submission to DEM for approval
Prepared JRD JRD
Reviewed JD JD
Approved CF CF
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1. Purpose and Scope

The purpose of the Construction Monitoring Plan is to describe how BBA intends to monitor air quality, noise and vibration, ground water quality, surface water quality, marine water quality, marine sediments, dinoflagellate cyst and marine ecological quality for the construction phase of the Bell Bay Pulp Mill and associated infrastructure. Specifically it aims to aid effective management of the risk associated with impacts potentially generated during the construction activities undertaken as part of the project. The implementation of an effective construction monitoring program (CMP) is necessary for several reasons including: Awareness of possible pollution issues and the appropriate and timely mitigation of such issues. To enable quantification of possible impacts and tracking of performance of mitigation measures.
The following table details the construction monitoring components associated with construction of each section of the Pulp Mill and associated infrastructure and the relevant schedules of the Pulp Mill Permit. Marine mammal and turtle monitoring is included as it relates to noise impacts, but is separate to, and does not include, noise monitoring.
PULP MILL PERMIT LU 1 2MN3.1 TO 2MN3.7 Page 63 of 201 LU3 CN3.1 to 3.7 Page 19 of 50 LU4 CN3.1 to 3.7 Page 20 of 52 EM1 MN2.1 to 2.7 Page 10 to 11 of 25 Wharf Solid Local Water Waste LU1 Waste Reservoir Supply Water LU1 LU1 Pipeline Pipeline LU1 LU1 LU3 LU4 28/04/08 03/08/08 03/08/08 12/05/08 17/10/08 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
Tamar Crossing/ Donovans Bay
Mill Site LU1
Effluent Outfall EM1
Workers Accommodation LU2
Quarry LU1
Construction Start Date Air Monitoring Noise Monitoring Groundwater Monitoring Surface Water Monitoring Marine Water Monitoring Dinoflagellate Cyst Monitoring Marine Sediment Monitoring
05/02/08 NA NA NA
30/06/08 NA
15/04/08 NA NA
TBA NA NA
NA NA
Marine Ecological Monitoring
NA
NA
NA
Tamar Crossing/ Donovans Bay
NA
NA
NA
Marine Mammals and Turtle Monitoring
NA
NA
NA
Donovans Bay
NA
NA
NA
NA : Not applicable Note: Dates are in accordance with the Construction Timetable submitted to the Director of Environmental Management on 31st January 2008. Dates reported are subject to change pending actual construction start.
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2. Applicable Permit Conditions

Schedule LU1 Permit condition LU3 LU4 EM1 Permit wording Part 3 3 3 Section 2 Number 2MN3.1 CN3.1 CN3.1 MN2.1 Sequential page 63 of 201 (Seq. 76) 19 of 50 (Seq. 258) 20 of 52 (Seq. 309) 10 of 25 (Seq. 351)
Prior to the commencement of construction activities, or by a date specified in writing by the Director, a Construction Monitoring Plan must be submitted to the Director for approval.
Schedule LU1 Permit condition LU3 LU4 EM1 Permit wording
Part 3 3 3
Section 2 -
Number 2MN3.2 CN3.2 CN3.2 MN2.2
Sequential page 63 of 201 (Seq. 76) 19 of 50 (Seq. 258) 20 of 52 (Seq. 309) 10 of 25 (Seq. 351)
The plan must be prepared in accordance with any guidelines provided by the Director, and must be prepared in consultation with relevant Government agencies.
Schedule Permit condition LU1
Part 3
Section 2
Number 2MN3.3
Sequential page 63 of 201 (Seq. 76)
Permit wording
The plan must be consistent with the requirements of these conditions and include the following programs: (a) an Air Monitoring Program; (b) a Noise Monitoring Program; (c) a Groundwater Monitoring Program; (d) a Surface Water Monitoring Program; (e) a Marine Water Quality Monitoring Program; (f) a Marine Sediment Monitoring Program; (g) a Dinoflagellate Cyst Monitoring Program; and (h) a Marine Ecological Monitoring Program, which must be consistent with, but not limited to, the monitoring design described in Section 3 (Donovans Bay Crossing) and Section 4 (Long Reach Wharf) of the Aquenal Pty Ltd report to Gunns Limited titled Ecological Monitoring Program for Marine and Estuarine Habitats during the Construction and Operation Phases of Gunns Limiteds Proposed Pulp Mill dated 21 December 2006.
Permit condition
Schedule LU3
Part 3
Section -
Number CN3.3
Sequential page 19 of 50 (Seq. 258)
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LU4
CN3.3
20 of 52 (Seq. 309)
Permit wording
The plan must be consistent with the requirements of these conditions and include the following programs: (a) an Air Monitoring Program; (b) a Noise Monitoring Program; (c) a Surface Water Monitoring Program; (d) a Marine Water Quality Monitoring Program; (e) a Marine Sediment Monitoring Program; and (f) a Marine Ecological Monitoring Program, which must be consistent with, but not limited to, the monitoring design described in Section 3 (Donovans Bay Crossing) and Section 2 (Tamar River Crossing) of the Aquenal Pty Ltd report to Gunns Limited titled Ecological Monitoring Program for Marine and Estuarine Habitats during the Construction and Operation Phases of Gunns Limiteds Proposed Pulp Mill dated 21 December 2006.
Schedule Permit condition EM1
Part
Section
Number MN2.3
Sequential page 10-11 of 25 (Seq. 351-352)
Permit wording
The plan must be consistent with the requirements of these conditions and include the following programs: (a) a Marine Water Quality Monitoring Program; (b) a Marine Sediment Monitoring Program; and (c) a Marine Ecological Monitoring Program, which must be consistent with, but not limited to, the monitoring design described in Section 3 (Donovans Bay Crossing) and Section 5 (Effluent Pipeline Sub Sea Interval) of the Aquenal Pty Ltd report titled Ecological Monitoring Program for Marine and Estuarine Habitats during the Construction and Operation Phases of Gunns Limiteds Proposed Pulp Mill dated 21 December 2006.
Schedule LU1 Permit condition LU3 LU4 EM1
Part 3 3 3
Section 2 -
Number 2MN3.4 CN3.4 CN3.4 MN2.4
Sequential page 63 of 201 (Seq. 76) 19 of 50 (Seq. 258) 20 of 52 (Seq. 309) 10-11 of 25 (Seq. 351-352)
Permit wording
The plan must include, but is not limited to, details of the following: (a) a table containing all of the major commitments made in the plan; (b) an implementation timetable for key aspects of the plan; and (c) a reporting program to regularly advise the Director of the results of the plan.
In addition to the above conditions, there a numerous conditions that relate to construction environmental monitoring. These conditions are identified and summarised in the relevant sections of this plan, with the relevant permit page number for ease of linking the monitoring to the permit condition. The requirements of the permit conditions are summarised for convenience (they are not verbatim due to a desire to reduce space). Responsibilities and reporting requirements are at the end of each section.
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3. Monitoring Programs
Air Monitoring
Applicable permit conditions
Schedule LU1 LU3 LU4 LU1 LU1 Part 3 3 3 3 3 Section 2 3 3 Number 2MN3.3 3.3 3.3 3AM11.2 3AM13.1 Page 63 of 201 (Seq. 71) 19 of 50 (Seq. 258) 20 of 52 (Seq. 309) 107 of 201 (Seq. 120) 108 of 201 (Seq. 121) Requirement
CMP to include air monitoring CMP to include air monitoring CMP to include air monitoring Dust Management Plan to include a description of how web cameras and direct visual monitoring of dust emissions will be utilised for dust mitigation purposes during construction activities Requires a web cam visual monitoring system to be established
Objectives
The primary objectives of the monitoring plan are to quantify airborne dust resulting from BBA 1 construction activities and enable BBA to take corrective action in real time to minimise the potential for and mitigate the effects of airborne dust on the sensitive receptors in the areas surrounding the pulp mill and associated infrastructure.
Background
The pulp mill site and associated infrastructure have the potential, if the protocols detailed in the Construction Environmental Management Plans are not followed, to generate unacceptable fugitive nuisance dust emissions. This report concentrates on monitoring protocols only - mitigation measures are addressed in the Construction Environmental Management Plans and Dust Management Plan. Potential risk areas are nearby residences to the mill/wharf and pipeline easements and the section of the East Tamar Highway adjacent to the mill site, Mill and Wharf A risk assessment of the construction activity on the closest residents located at Rowella, after consideration of management measures (road watering etc), shows a moderate/low probability of significant plumes being vectored towards Rowella. The prevailing wind pattern and the short period of significant ground disturbance, which may or may not occur during dry and dusty conditions (late summer) were all considered in the assessment and work in favour of minimising potential impact. Under normal construction conditions, dust will be minimised through various measures including careful planning of works, siting and covering of stockpiles, and watering of work areas and haul roads. Real time monitoring equipment will be used to measure wind direction and speed at the construction site, and dust total suspended particles (TSP) and PM10 at Rowella, and will automatically send messages 3 3 to key personnel to inform them of potential dust impact when TSP > 90 g/m or PM10 >50 g/m . On receipt of a public complaint or alert message, or when a wind alert status is experienced (wind direction is between 330 and 100 degrees and wind speed is >5 m/s, or wind speed is >7.5m/s in any direction), or if an unacceptable dust emission is observed by personnel on site, then the web cam dust surveillance system will be used to confirm that a dust plume is emanating from the mill construction site and to determine the source of the dust generation. Additional dust mitigation measures, including watering of affected areas, will then be used to target dust sources. If dust concentrations measured at
1
Bell Bay Alliance consortium John Holland. Mc Mahon and Gunns.
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Air Monitoring
the dust monitoring stations do not drop below trigger levels or if significant visible dust plumes
continue to leave the site and potentially impact on sensitive receptors, after 30 minutes from
commencement of the additional mitigation measures, the activity generating the dust will be stopped. Landfill, Reservoir, Workers Accommodation, Water Pipeline and Effluent Pipeline. The remoteness of the solid waste disposal and local reservoir sites suggests that likelihood of dust events from these areas is low. The waste water and water supply pipelines at a number of locations pass very close to residents. It is important to manage dust at these sites to prevent potential fugitive dust from creating a nuisance. This will be achieved through regular visual inspection of the site to identify dust status and use of portable anemometers to assess wind status. If complaints are received or if the construction supervisor or site environmental officer deems that there is the potential for excessive dust emission from any of these construction activities, a portable continuous dust monitor capable of measuring TSP or PM10 shall be used to assess the extent of the problem. Under normal construction conditions, dust will be minimised through various measures including careful planning of works, siting and covering of stockpiles, and watering of work areas and haul roads. If visual inspection of the site or measurements of TSP > 3 3 90 g/m or PM10 >50 g/m are taken with the portable dust monitors, then additional dust mitigation measures, including watering of affected areas, will be used to target dust sources. If dust concentrations measured at the sensitive receptors with the portable dust monitors do not drop below trigger levels or if significant visible dust plumes continue to leave the site and potentially impact on sensitive receptors, after 30 minutes from commencement of the additional mitigation measures, the activity generating the dust will be stopped.
Monitoring methodology mill and wharf sites

A combination of live monitoring of wind speed and direction, live particle monitoring and regular visual monitoring and inspection, is required to provide immediate feedback and implementation of mitigation measures, if required. The following methodologies will be implemented: Wind Monitoring Locations: Sources of wind direction/speed information for this project are: Daily weather forecast this will be a topic at the morning tool box meeting for the earthmoving crews with special cognisance of air humidity and wind speed. Wind direction sensor and anemometer at the construction supervisors office located at the mill site the supervisor will be responsible for monitoring this and reporting to his crew when the wind is in the critical arc and/or speed.
Continuous data from the Rowella Air Quality Monitoring Station mobile messaging to nominated mobile phones will alert the Construction Supervisor, Site Environmental Officer and Gunns environmental team when the wind is in the critical sector and speed. The location of the Rowella AQMS is shown on the attached map Figure 1. Alert Status Levels: The alert status is a wind speed and/or direction that trigger interrogation of dust monitoring stations at Rowella, observation of the dust web cam, visual inspection on site and, potentially, implementation of additional targeted mitigation measures at the construction site. The alert critical conditions are: Wind direction sector 330 to 100 degrees and wind speed >5 m/s, or
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Air Monitoring
Wind speed >7.5 m/s regardless of wind direction
If it is raining the above critical conditions will not apply. Identification of Alert Status: Continuous data from the Rowella Air Quality Monitoring Station via mobile messaging of wind speed/direction to nominated mobile phones will alert the construction supervisor, site environmental officer and Gunns environmental team when the wind is in the critical sector and speed for potential nuisance dust impact on Rowella. In addition the Construction Supervisor will be responsible for monitoring the wind direction sensor and anemometer at the construction site office, to determine if the wind is in the critical arc and/or speed for potential nuisance dust impacts on sensitive receptors. Particle Monitoring: Dust Monitoring Stations Two dust monitoring stations will be located at nearby Rowella residences. These stations will comprise Turnkey Osiris Air Quality Monitors, capable of real time continuous measurement of total suspended 3 particles (TSP) and PM10. When the 15 min average PM10 exceeds 50 ug/m or the 15 min average 3 TSP exceeds 90 ug/m a message will be automatically sent to a nominated mobile phone held by the site environmental manager. The locations are shown on the attached map. Rowella Air Quality Monitoring Station The continuous PM10 monitor at the Rowella AQMS will be interrogated when the wind is in the critical arc and speed. Observations An observed increase in PM10 or TSP levels will trigger viewing of video camera surveillance information and visual inspection of the site to confirm whether a dust plume is emanating from the mill site. The source of the dust plume will be identified and appropriate control measures will be implemented. Web Cam Visual Monitoring System: A web cam visual monitoring system will be installed to facilitate real time visual monitoring of dust emissions during construction activities: The system comprises one camera, located on the roof of an existing building at the fish farm (Refer Figure 1) on the western side of the Tamar River where it has clear uninterrupted views of the mill and wharf sites. Although additional cameras could be added to the system if required and justifiable; the single camera is considered to provide adequate coverage and at this stage there is no reason to conclude that more are required. The camera will be mains powered with wireless link from the camera location. The system will provide real-time, streamed, date/time stamped images. Snapshot images will be archived every 10 minutes. It also stores continuous images to allow investigation of complaints. The camera has software to allow pan, zoom capability and is controllable over the internet by DTAE using a supplied web based application. The recording system includes a web based software package to access and control live and recorded images from the camera. This application also allows remote access to archived images stored on the server.
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For security, only authorised users will have access to the system. The provider of the system will provide training to Gunns, its contractors and DTAE to enable configuration of the VPN on any PC with internet access. Gunns will provide DTAE with the appropriate software to allow secure, remote accessibility at any time. Gunns, the Site Construction Supervisor and DTAE will have secure access at all times to the system. Visual Monitoring: Under normal conditions and ongoing dust mitigation, effectiveness of those measures will be assessed through daily inspection of the site by the Site Environmental Officer or Construction Supervisor with extra vigilance shown during periods of hot and dry weather. During a wind alert status, after a public complaint, after an alert from the dust monitoring stations or when a dust emission is reported by any personnel on site, the Construction Supervisor or Site Environmental Officer will interrogate the surveillance camera and visually inspect the site directly. Direct visual inspection on site will include checking if significant dust plumes have the potential to impact on sensitive receptors including Rowella and the East Tamar Highway. Significant visible dust plumes leaving the site will trigger additional mitigation measures. The same monitoring methods (particle monitors and visual monitoring) will be used to determine if additional dust mitigation measures have been successful in preventing fugitive nuisance dust, and assist in the decision of whether to cease activities causing dust and when those activities can resume.
Monitoring methodology landfill, reservoir, workers accommodation, water pipeline and effluent pipeline.
Due to the transient nature of the construction of the water and effluent pipelines and workers accommodation facility and the remoteness of the landfill and reservoir it is not appropriate for the use of fixed particle monitors. Dust monitoring and management on these sites will rely more on portable instruments and regular visual monitoring. Wind Monitoring Locations: Sources of wind direction/speed information for this project are: Daily weather forecast this will be a topic at the morning tool box meeting for the earthmoving crews with special cognisance of air humidity and wind speed. Portable anemometer the supervisor will be responsible for monitoring this and reporting to his crew when the wind is in a critical arc and/or speed. Alert Status Levels: The alert status is a wind speed and/or direction that trigger regular visual inspection on site and, potentially, implementation of additional targeted mitigation measures at the construction site. The alert critical conditions are: Wind direction towards sensitive receptors, and wind speed > 5 m/s, or Wind speed >7.5 m/s regardless of wind direction If it has been raining for longer than 15 minutes then the above critical conditions will not apply. Particle Monitoring: Where necessary, during hot dry conditions, wind alert status, or in response to a public complaint, the site environmental officer will use a portable dust monitor to measure TSP and PM10 at or close to the relevant sensitive receptor. This is to ensure that dust in the health affecting particle size range is also measured, in conjunction with visual monitoring of visible (nuisance) dust, to prevent potential adverse
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Air Monitoring
health effects from dust. When the 15 min average PM10 exceeds 50 ug/m or the 15 min average TSP exceeds 90 ug/m this will trigger visual inspection of the site to confirm whether a dust plume is emitted from the construction site, identify the source and implementation of appropriate controls. Visual Monitoring: Under normal conditions and ongoing dust mitigation, effectiveness of those measures will be assessed through daily inspection of the site by the Site Environmental Officer or Construction Supervisor with extra vigilance shown during periods of hot and dry weather. During a wind alert status, after a public complaint, after a measurement of excessive TSP or PM 10 with a portable dust monitor, or when a significant dust emission is reported by any personnel on site, the Construction Supervisor or Site Environmental Officer will visually inspect the site directly. Direct visual inspection on site will include checking if significant dust plumes have the potential to impact on sensitive receptors. Significant visible dust plumes leaving the site will trigger additional mitigation measures. The same monitoring methods (particle monitors and visual monitoring) will be used to determine if additional dust mitigation measures have been successful in preventing fugitive nuisance dust, and assist in the decision of whether to cease activities causing dust and when those activities can resume.
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Responsibilities and reporting Activity

Monitoring Complaints Report Summary Report
Responsibility
BBA Env Manager BBA Env Manager BBA Env Manager
Timing
As required Within 24 hrs Monthly
To
BBA Management Team BBA Management Team Director - Env Division BBA Management Team Director - Env Division
Noise and Vibration Monitoring

Schedule LU1 Part 3 Section 2 Number 2MN3.3 2NC 1.11.11 Sequential page 63 of 201 (Seq. 71) 79 to 81 of 201 (Seq. 92-94) 82 of 201 (Seq. 95) 83-84 of 201 (Seq. 96-97) 85 of 201 (Seq.98) Requirement
CMP to include noise monitoring Specifies allowable noise levels from the pulp mill, landfill and quarry that vary depending on time of day and location in Rowella, and how measurements must be made and interpreted. Requires prior to the commencement of each key construction activity the submission of a report demonstrating that the limits imposed above will not be exceeded. Requires that a survey of the spatial distribution pattern of sound pressure levels in the Rowella Area resulting from construction activities be undertaken as soon as practicable following the commencement of sustained major construction activity. Specifies acceptable vibration levels associated with blasting at the pulp mill and quarry.
LU1
LU1
2NC2.1
LU1
2NC3.1-3.7
LU1
2NC5.1
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85 of 201 (Seq.98) 155-156 of 201 (Seq. 168169) 157 of 201 (Seq. 170) 157 of 201 (Seq. 170) 164-165 of 201 (Seq. 177178) 165 of 201 (Seq. 178) 165 of 201 (Seq. 178) 20 of 25 (Seq. 234) 19 of 50 (Seq. 258) 38 of 50 (Seq. 277) 39 of 50 (Seq. 278) 39 of 50 (Seq. 278) 39 of 50 (Seq. 278) 20 of 52 (Seq. 309) 39 of 52 (Seq. 328) 40 of 52 (Seq. 329) 40 of 52 (Seq. 329)
Requires blasting measurements to be carried out in accordance with the methods set down in the document Technical basis for guidelines to minimise annoyance due to blasting overpressure and ground vibration, Australian and New Zealand Environment Council, September 1990.
LU1
2NC6.1
LU1
5NC2.1-2.3
Specifies allowable noise levels for effluent pipeline construction that vary depending on time of day.
LU1 LU1
3 3
5 5
5NC 7.1 5NC 8.1
Requires blasting events along the effluent pipeline to be monitored for both ground vibration and air blast over-pressure. Requires blasting results to be forwarded to the Director within 24 hours.
LU1
6NC2.1-2.3
Specifies allowable noise levels for water supply pipeline construction that vary depending on time of day. All blasting events along the water supply pipeline route must be monitored for both ground vibration and air blast over-pressure. Requires blasting results to be forwarded to the Director within 24 hours. Specifies allowable noise levels for accommodation camp construction that vary depending on time of day. CMP to include noise monitoring Specifies allowable noise levels for water supply pipeline construction that vary depending on time of day. Requires blasting events along the water supply pipeline to be monitored for both ground vibration and air blast over-pressure. Requires blasting measurements to be carried out in accordance with the methods set down in the document Technical basis for guidelines to minimise annoyance due to blasting overpressure and ground vibration, Australian and New Zealand Environment Council, September 1990. Requires blasting results to be forwarded to the Director within 24 hours. CMP to include noise monitoring Specifies allowable noise levels for water supply pipeline construction that vary depending on time of day. Requires blasting events along the water supply pipeline to be monitored for both ground vibration and air blast over-pressure. Requires blasting measurements to be carried out in accordance with the methods set down in the document Technical basis for guidelines to minimise annoyance due to blasting overpressure and ground vibration, Australian and New Zealand Environment Council, September 1990.
LU1 LU1 LU2 LU3 LU3 LU3
3 3 3 3 3 3
6 6 -
6NC7.1 6NC8.1 NC1.2 3.3 NC2.1-2.3 NC7.1
LU3
NC8.1
LU3 LU4 LU4 LU4
3 3 3 3
NC9.1 3.3 NC2.1-2.3 NC7.1
LU4
NC8.1
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LU4 3 NC9.1 40 of 52 (Seq. 329)
Requires blasting results to be forwarded to the Director within 24 hours.
Objectives
The primary objectives of the monitoring program is to quantify noise and vibration resulting from BBA construction activities and enable BBA to take corrective action in real time to minimise the potential for and mitigate the effects of noise and vibration on the sensitive receptors in the areas surrounding the pulp mill and associated infrastructure.
Background
One of the major concerns of local stakeholders relates to the propagation of noise from the construction and operational phases of the mill affecting the amenity of nearby residential areas; and to a lesser extent vibration from blasting. Gunns has engaged a suitably qualified and experienced specialist 2 consultant whose primary role is to implement, co-ordinate and manage noise and vibration monitoring programs during construction. The specialist and/or suitably trained BBA persons will conduct targeted monitoring in the event of public complaints. Under normal operating conditions, noise will be managed through measures such as careful planning and timing of works, silencing of equipment, use of well maintained equipment and the use of noise barriers where appropriate. Compliance with permitted noise limits will be achieved through a variety of means described below. This includes an instrument which continuously monitors noise levels at the proposed pulp mill site, and another continuous monitoring unit that is installed at a residence in Rowella that is close to the mill site. A second Rowella site is available for continuous monitoring (Refer Figure 2). The intent is that one monitoring instrument will roam between the two Rowella sites on an as required basis. If the Site Supervisor receives an alert message from the continuous noise monitoring system, for exceedance of permitted noise limits (LU 1 Part 3 Section 2, 2NC1.1 1.11), or a warning message that noise levels are approaching the permitted noise limits, the following action hierarchy will be implemented: Immediate review of continuous monitoring data, which will assist in identifying the source and confirming if the noise is from the activities on the mill site. Implement mitigation measures to prevent recurrence, including cessation of the noisiest activities Check continuous monitoring data to ensure that noise levels drop to, and remain below permitted noise levels If noise levels do not drop to and remain below permitted noise levels, cease all noise generating activities on site and confirm with continuous monitoring data if permitted noise limits are still exceeded. Only if noise levels drop below and remain below permitted noise levels, continue work with the appropriate plant and equipment. Log and report noise event or exceedance to BBA Environmental Manager.
At all sites, community complaints relating to noise/vibration or measurement of exceedance of permit limits during attended surveys will trigger the following actions: Review of available monitoring data which will assist in identifying the source Additional attended noise and vibration monitoring if required Implement mitigation measures to minimise likelihood of recurrence Meet with the complainant, where applicable. Prepare an incident report and send to Gunns Environmental Manager and Director of Environmental Management, DTAE..
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A ground vibration monitoring system will be installed at the closest residence to the mill site during the construction phase of the project. The unit can be programmed to record an event exceedance and
2 3
Vipac Engineers & Scientists Ltd have been engaged for this task. Conditional upon agreement of the landowner.
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provide all blasting parameters for reporting to the Director, Environmental Management, DTAE. The blasting contractor will also be required to monitor all blasting events. The ground vibration monitoring system is portable and can be used for monitoring of blasts along the water supply and effluent pipelines, as required.
Monitoring methodology mill, wharf, landfill, reservoir and quarry

Pre-construction Noise measurement equipment used to date: Sound Level Meter Larson Davis 831 s/n Sound Level Meter Larson Davis 831 /n Environmental Noise Analyser Larson Davis 870B s/n 1364 Environmental Noise Analyser Larson Davis 870B s/n 1189 Acoustic Calibrator Larson Davis CA250 s/n 2760 Sound Level Meter Larson Davis 700-20 s/n 1116 Spectrum Analyser Larson Davis 2900 s/n A0343
Noise measurement equipment has been chosen to comply with the measurement requirements of the pulp mill operating permit. Continuous noise logging instruments have been installed and commissioned at the following locations (Refer Figure 2): Pulp mill site Rowella A Secure web site hosted by Vipac has been developed for reporting of logged data. Authorised access has been made available to DTAE and BBA. The web site is to be updated with all preconstruction logged data at the end of January 2008. Following start of construction the data will be updated at 2 week intervals. Observed measurements have been carried out intermittently throughout 2007 at several sites in Rowella (Refer Figure 2). Extended unmanned logging has also been under taken at most sites. Measurements obtained at nominated manned measurement positions during the preconstruction period are to be analysed and reported by Vipac in early February 2008.
During Construction A full acoustic model of the project will be provided to Gunns prior to the commencement of each phase of construction. Project phases have been defined as follows: Vegetation clearance Environmental noise monitoring requirements for this phase have been completed and noise management strategies determined. This includes the use of temporary acoustic barriers around significant stationary noise sources and the use of noise modelling predictions to plan equipment use on site. Bulk earthworks Noise modelling work has commenced. Infrastructure construction not started Commissioning not started Operations not started A full environmental noise survey is to be carried out at the commencement of each construction phase as per permit requirements (LU1 Part 3 Section 2 2NC 3.1-3.7) starting with the vegetation clearance. This work is planned for February 2008. The approved noise survey methodology (Appendix 1.) will be used for this survey.
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A full environmental noise survey is also to be carried out for each season as follows: Summer December to February Autumn March to May Winter June to August Spring September to November The approved noise survey methodology (Appendix 1.) will be used for these surveys. Live noise monitoring The noise monitoring system(s) installed provide live noise feedback to the site environmental manager. This system provides SMS warnings and alarms based on permit noise limits. This data is logged continuously and is designed to assist with the management and control of site noise, and investigation of noise events. Attended samplers: Attended samplers will record: the average equivalent (Leq) and L1, L10, L50, L90, L99 A-weighted sound pressure levels measured over periods of 10-20 minutes; and One third octave and narrow band spectra over suitably representative periods of not less than one minute; and A subjective description of the sound at each location, including meteorological details relevant to the propagation of noise. If required, a logging noise monitor would be deployed for investigation of any noise complaints or short term monitoring at supplementary locations as appropriate. Noise monitoring and analysis of the noise monitoring data will be in accordance with the Noise 4 Measurement Procedures Manual (July 2004) Vibration Monitoring A fully automated blast monitoring system has been obtained and is to be installed at one of the closest noise sensitive locations in Rowella (Refer Figure 2). This equipment will continuously record ground vibration as Peak Particle Velocity and airborne Blast Overpressure. The instrumentation is also suitable for monitoring any ground borne vibration generated by piling activity associated with the construction of the wharf. The system is capable of recording all blasting details (such as charge levels, blast patterns and location, charge delays, etc.) carried out on the Pulp Mill site and providing a full report of the resultant ground vibration and blast overpressure on a daily basis. Exceedance of ground vibration limits (LU1 Part 3 Section 2 2N5.1) would trigger an SMS exceedance warning and all such events will be investigated and reported by the site environmental manager. The blast contractor is also responsible for monitoring of all blasts. Blasting measurements will be carried out in accordance with the methods set down in the document Technical basis for guidelines to minimise annoyance due to blasting overpressure and ground vibration, (Australian and New Zealand Environment Council, September 1990). Blast reports will be submitted to the Director, Environmental Management DTAE within 24 hours of each blast.
NOISE MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES MANUAL Environment Division Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment First edition July 2004
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All vibration data will be reviewed on a monthly basis and a summary report provided to the Director.
Monitoring methodology water supply and effluent pipelines, and workers accommodation
Water Supply & Effluent Pipelines Noise sensitive locations, for example private residences, will be identified along the length of both pipeline corridors, before the construction of each section of the water supply and effluent pipelines, by a qualified specialist or the Site Environmental Officer. Construction noise will be modelled at these locations to determine the potential noise impact. Noise control measures will be determined where required, to ensure that allowable noise limits (LU1 Part 3 Section 5 5NC2.1-2.3; LU1 Part 3 Section 6 6NC 2.1-2.3; LU3 Part 3 NC2.1-2.3; LU4 Part 3 NC2.1 -2.3) are not exceeded. Construction noise activity will be logged for a minimum of 48-hours in each noise sensitive location identified. Where appropriate noise logging may be carried out at more than one position. Observed measurements will be undertaken for a minimum of 1-hour representative period during the day and evening at each site. Noise monitoring and analysis of the noise monitoring data will be in accordance with the Noise Measurement Procedures Manual (July 2004) Written reports will be provided to the BBA Environmental Manager at the completion of each phase of this work. A ground vibration monitoring system, similar to the one used to monitor the Pulp Mill site, would be used on an as needs basis to monitor, record, and report on all blasting activity associated with the construction of both pipelines. The vibration monitoring instrument that is located at Rowella adjacent to the mill is portable and can be moved as required to monitor blasting at other locations. The blasting contractor will also be required to monitor all blasting events. Alarming, investigations and reporting procedures will be the same as those described for the Pulp Mill site. Blasting measurements will be carried out in accordance with the methods set down in the document Technical basis for guidelines to minimise annoyance due to blasting overpressure and ground vibration, (Australian and New Zealand Environment Council, September 1990). Blast reports will be submitted to the Director, Environmental Management DTAE within 24 hours of each blast. All vibration data will be reviewed on a monthly basis and a summary report provided to the Director, Environmental Management DTAE. Workers Accommodation Environmental noise levels are to be measured at the proposed site for the workers accommodation facility to establish the typical ambient background level prior to commencement of activity on the site. These measurements would be recorded over two minute intervals over a 14 day period as per the requirements of the Noise Measurement Procedures Manual (July 2004). Representative noise monitoring of the site would be conducted during construction and occupation for a
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minimum period of 48-hours. Noise monitoring and analysis of the noise monitoring data will be in accordance with the Tasmanian Noise Measurement Procedures Manual (July 2004) No vibration or blast monitoring is proposed for the workers accommodation, as no blasting will be undertaken at that site.

Monitoring general
Responsibility
BBA Env Officer and Specialist Consultant BBA Env Officer and Blasting Contractor
Timing
As required Report required 24hrs after event
To
BBA Management Team
Monitoring vibration/over pressure Complaints/Incident Report
BBA Env Manager
Within 24 hrs
Summary report at end of construction.
BBA Env Manager
Within 90 days
BBA Management Team Director Environmental Management BBA Management Team Gunns Environmental Manager. Director Environmental Management Gunns Environmental Manager. Director Environmental Management
Groundwater Monitoring
Schedule Part Section Number 2MN2.1 to 2.7 Sequential page 61/62 of 201 LU1 3 2 (Seq. 74,75) 63/64 of 201 LU1 3 2 2MN3.1 to 3.7 (Seq. 76,77) 67 to 69 of 201 LU1 3 2 2GW2.1 t0 2.7 (Seq. 80 to 82) 69 of 201 LU1 3 2 2GW3.1 to 3.3 (Seq. 82) Requirement
Calls for Baseline and Operational Monitoring Plan. Baseline component applicable to construction is covered in the CMP
CMP calls for groundwater monitoring , it must provide commitments, reporting protocol, it must be approved by Director, and be available to the public.
Requires the preparation and submission of an initial hydro-geological assessment prior to the commencement of plant construction5.
Requires the development of a conceptual hydrogeological model prior to the commencement of plant construction.
5 Plant construction means construction of the plant, major buildings and facilities on the pulp mill site, but excluded site preparation, land clearing, grading and excludes construction activities associated with the wharf. (LU1-Part 1- Page 2 of 201).
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69/70 of 201 LU1 3 2 2GW4.1 to 4.6 (Seq. 82) 70 of 201 LU1 3 2 2GW5.1 to 5.2 (Seq. 83)
Requires the installation of sentinel monitoring wells. Requires the preparation and submission of a groundwater monitoring program prior to the commencement of plant commissioning.
Objectives
The primary objectives of the monitoring program are to assess potential impacts on ground water resulting from BBA construction activities and enable BBA to take corrective action to minimise the potential for and mitigate the effects of any hydrocarbon spills on the ground water.
Background
Baseline Monitoring During 3 quarter of 2006 baseline monitoring of thirteen bores for an extensive range of chemical th parameters commenced, an additional 10 bores have been installed during the 4 quarter of 2007. The bores are located down gradient of the mill and landfill footprints and there are some bores located well away from the impact zones which will be control bores for construction and life of the project. The Initial Hydrogeological Assessment Report prepared by Environmental, Engineering and Groundwater Geologists William C. Cromer Pty Ltd in association with Pitt and Sherry has been submitted and approved by the Director of Environmental Management. During Construction Monitoring The program associated with the construction is firstly a risk based assessment of areas where the water table may intercept the construction activity. A qualified and experienced groundwater hydrologist will inspect the entire construction foot print assess groundwater levels in problem areas and report to the BBA who will implement appropriate management measures. Secondly implementation of monthly monitoring of existing 13 groundwater bores immediately off the mill footprint and 10 bores associated with the landfill during the construction phase involving establishment of major foundations. Refer to Figure 3 for location of bores. Thirdly a significant hydrocarbon spill at any construction site may trigger the installation of additional bores to assess impact on the groundwater in the immediate area and/or more frequent hydrocarbon monitoring of adjacent bores.
rd
Monitoring methodology
Baseline Monitoring: The baseline monitoring covers parameters applicable to construction activites which are:standing water level pH conductivity turbidity redox potential total petroleum hydrocarbons as well as oil and grease; as well as parameters associated with potential emissions from the operating mill. The monitoring frequency varies pending location of the bore and risk. During Construction Monitoring: Monthly monitoring of all bores within the active construction footprint as well as downgradient of it will be monitored/sampled for:-
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Quality Control: Low flow pumping technique is used for sampling with each bore having dedicated sample tubing which eliminates the risk of cross contamination. The flow is discharged via a flow cell with a field water quality instrument monitoring all parameters listed except standing water level and petroleum hydrocarbons. Once stabilised the instrument readings are recorded. The field water quality instrument is calibrated at the beginning and end of each day. Samples for hydrocarbon analyses are taken in laboratory supplied containers, packed in eskys with chiller blocks and shipped with appropriate chain of custody documentation to a NATA accredited laboratory. Interpretation of Results: Interpretation of the groundwater test results will be undertaken using various reference materials detailed in the Permit (LU1/3/2/Page 68 of 201). The highest risk to groundwater quality is hydrocarbon contamination from oil spills. A commonly used intervention level for this parameter is the Dutch 1994 guideline which is 325ppb of total petroleum hydrocarbons. Exceedance of this intervention level will trigger the following actions:detailed inspection of construction site soil sampling and testing for total petroleum hydrocarbons from likely sources eg fuel storages clean up of identified contaminated areas weekly testing of bores until levels return to background. standing water level pH conductivity turbidity redox potential total petroleum hydrocarbons as well as oil and grease

Initial Hydrological Assessment and Conceptual Model
Responsibility
Gunns Environmental Manager
Timing
Before plant construction. It has been submitted and approved
To
Director Environmental Management
Groundwater Monitoring as required.
BBA Environmental Manager
As required.
Gunns Environmental Manager Director Environmental Management
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Surface and Marine Water Quality Monitoring

Gunns Page Permit Reference 60 of 201 (Seq. 74) 62 of 201 (Seq. 75) 62/64 of 201 (Seq. 76,77) 66 of 201 (Seq. 79) 66 of 201 (Seq. 79) 122 of 201 (Seq. 135) 125 of 201 (Seq. 138)
Schedule
Part
Section
Number
Requirement
LU1
2MN1.1
Samples must be analysed by a NATA accredited laboratory. Collection and analysis details must be maintained for at least 3 years. The sample must be collected and transported by a person with appropriate training. Calls for Baseline and Operational Monitoring Plan. Baseline component applicable to construction is covered in the CMP. CMP calls for water quality monitoring (surface and marine), it must provide commitments, reporting protocol, it must be approved by Director, and be available to the public. The Acid Sulphate Soil Management Report calls for ongoing monitoring program. As this is a very specific program and is dependent on field investigations which are pending it will not be included in the CMP it will remain in the Report. Calls for erosion and sediment control monitoring and maintenance program, the monitoring is covered in the CMP. Calls for a stormwater construction monitoring plan covered in the CMP. Specifies stormwater emission limits for total suspended solids, biological oxygen demand, total petroleum hydrocarbons, oil and grease. During construction on the mill site, monitoring of pH, turbidity, conductivity, dissolved oxygen and TPH must be undertaken at surface water monitoring sites identified in Summary Table 2.2 of the Pulp Mill Environmental Monitoring Program and from all sediment detention pond discharge points. If turbidity exceeds 130NTU a water sample must be collected for overnight analysis.
LU1
2MN2.1 to 2.7 2MN3.1 to 3.7
LU1
LU1
2SL(d)
LU1 LU1 LU1
3 3 3
2 2 2
2ER1.1(e) 3SW4.3( c ) 3SW11.1
LU1
3WW20.1 and 20.2
132 of 201 (Seq. 145)
LU1
3MR16.1 3MR17.1 to 17.3
136 of 201 (Seq. 149) 136 of 201 (Seq. 149) 150 of 201 (Seq. 163) 153 of 201 (Seq. 166) 153 of 201 (Seq. 166)
Insitu pH, turbidity, temperature and dissolved oxygen must be undertaken daily up and down current of wharf construction activity. Calls for water quality monitoring at least every second day whenever substantial suspended soild plumes are evident. Analysed for a comprehensive suite of parameters. Requires in situ meter monitoring of pH, turbidity, conductivity and dissolved oxygen to be undertaken daily where effluent pipeline construction disturbance is occurring within a permanent watercourse. Requires in situ meter monitoring of pH, turbidity, conductivity and dissolved oxygen to be undertaken daily up and dwn current of the construction activity when it is occurring below the high water mark. Calls for water quality monitoring at least every second day whenever substantial suspended soild plumes are evident. Analysed for a comprehensive suite of parameters.
LU1
LU1
5SW9.1
LU1
5DB11.1
LU1
5DB12.1 to 12.3
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LU1 3 5 5SC1.2 154 of 201 (Seq. 166) 162 of 201 (Seq. 175) 136 of 201 (Seq. 149) 136 of 201 (Seq. 149) 201 of 210 (Seq. 214) 19 of 50 (Seq. 258) 22 of 50 (Seq. 161)
Requires monitoring to form part of the Shore Crossing Management Plan which is under development hence it is not covered in the CMP. Requires in situ meter monitoring of pH, turbidity, conductivity and dissolved oxygen to be undertaken daily , up and down where construction disturbance is occurring within a permanent watercourse. Requires sediment cores to be commencement of wharf construction taken prior to
LU1
6SW9.1 3MR15.115.2 3MR16.1 Annex M1 CN3.1 to 3.7
LU1 LU1 LU1
3 3 3
3 3 8
Requires daily in situ profile monitoring of pH, turbidity, temperature and dissolved oxygen during wharf construction Provides a comprehensive list of analytes for sediment and water quality CMP must be approved by Director, it calls for water quality monitoring (surface and marine), it must provide commitments, reporting protocol, it must be approved by Director, and be available to the public. Samples must be analysed by a NATA acredited laboratory. Collection and analysis details must be maintained for at least 3 years. The sample must be collected and transported by a person with appropriate training. Requires in situ meter monitoring of pH, turbidity, conductivity and dissolved oxygen to be undertaken daily where water supply pipeline construction disturbance is occurring within a permanent watercourse. Tamar River Management Plan calls for a monitoring program which is also addressed in CMP. Requires in situ meter monitoring of pH, turbidity, conductivity and dissolved oxygen to be undertaken daily at one location up and down current where construction activities are occurring Calls for water quality monitoring at least every second day whenever substantial suspended soild plumes are evident. Analysed for a comprehensive suite of parameters. Within 90 days of completion of construction activities associated with Tamar River Crossing a report must be submitted to the Director of all the monitoring results etc. Provides a comprehensive list of analytes for sediment and water quality CMP must be approved by Director, it calls for water quality monitoring (surface and marine), it must provide commitments, reporting protocol, it must be approved by Director, and be available to the public. Samples must be analysed by a NATA acredited laboratory. Collection and analysis details must be maintained for at least 3 years. The sample must be collected and transported by a person with appropriate training. The Acid Sulphate Soil Management Report calls for ongoing monitoring program. As this is a very specific program and is dependent on field investigations which are pending it will not be included in the CMP. Requires daily up and down current in situ meter monitoring of pH, turbidity, conductivity and dissolved oxygen where water supply pipeline construction disturbance is occurring within a permanent watercourse.
LU3
LU3
MN1.1 to MN4.1
LU3
SW9.1
265 of 544 (Seq. 265) 28 of 50 (Seq. 267) 29 0f 50 (Seq. 268) 29 0f 50 (Seq. 268) 30 of 50 (Seq. 269) 50 of 50 (Seq. 289) 20 of 52 (Seq. 309) 22 of 52 (Seq. 311,312) 26 of 52 (Seq. 315) 27 of 52 (Seq. 316)
LU3
TM 2.2(f)
LU3
TM 4.1
LU3
TM 5.1,5.2,5.3 TM7.1 Annex M1
LU3 LU3
3 3
LU4
3.1 to 3.7
LU4
MN1.1 and 2.1
LU4
AS1.2(d)
LU4
SW9.1
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LU4 3 TM2.2(f) 30 of 52 (Seq. 319) 30 of 52 (Seq. 319) 30 of 52 (Seq. 319) 31 of 52 (Seq. 320) 52 of 52 (Seq. 341) 10/11 of 25 (Seq. 351/352) 11 of 25 (Seq. 352) 11 of 25 (Seq. 352) 12/13 of 25 (Seq. 353/354) 20 of 25 (Seq. 361)
Calls for a monitoring plan which is covered by this document Requires in situ meter monitoring of pH, turbidity, conductivity and dissolved oxygen to be undertaken daily up and down current of the construction activity when it is occurring below the high water mark. Calls for water quality monitoring at least every second day whenever substantial suspended soild plumes are evident. Analysed for a comprehensive suite of parameters. Within 90 days of completion of construction activities associated with Tamar River Crossing a report must be submitted to the Director of all the monitoring results etc. Provides a comprehensive list of analytes for sediment and water quality CMP calls for water quality monitoring, it must provide commitments, reporting protocol, it must be approved by Director, and be available to the public. Requires in situ meter monitoring of pH, turbidity, conductivity and dissolved oxygen to be undertaken daily up and down current of the construction activity when it is occurring below the high water mark. Calls for water quality monitoring at least every second day whenever substantial suspended soild plumes are evident. Analysed for a comprehensive suite of parameters. Samples must be analysed by a NATA acredited laboratory. Collection and analysis details must be maintained for at least 3 years. The sample must be collected and transported by a person with appropriate training. Provides a comprehensive list of analytes for sediment and water quality
LU4
TM4.1
LU4
TM5.1-5.3
LU4
TM7.1
LU4
Annex M1 MN2.1 to 2.7
EM1
EM1
MN4.1
EM1
MN5.1 to 5.3
EM1
MN7.1(a) to (d)
EM1
Annex M1
Objectives
The primary objectives of this component of the monitoring program are to measure any changes in water quality in surface and marine waters in the areas surrounding the pulp mill and associated infrastructure as a result of BBA construction activities, and enable BBA to take corrective action to minimise and mitigate those impacts.
Background
This project involves land based construction activities associated with the mill, landfill, reservoir, and pipelines as well as marine based construction activities associated with the wharf, the water supply crossing the Tamar Estuary, the effluent pipeline crossing Donovans Bay, and the effluent outfall in Bass Strait. In principal the ANZECC approach will be used, where applicable and as a guide, to assess typical background levels (reference levels) of various parameters that may be released by the disturbance of soil/sediments during construction. Control and impact sites must be monitored prior and during th construction activities. During construction, exceedances beyond the 80 percentile, as calculated from baseline data, will trigger the implementation of additional mitigation controls. A review of construction activities and their locations has identified construction activities at the mill site, the landfill, Donovans Bay, Tamar Crossing and the Wharf to be higher risk because surface water runoff, if not properly managed, and disturbance of estuarine sediments have the potential to impact on the nearby aquaculture facility. Gunns monitoring data associated with the Tamar Estuary and surface water streams on the mill and landfill sites as well as extensive data provided by Tasmanian Department of
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Tourism, Arts and Environment will provide a robust data set enabling the determination of trigger values for the receiving environments. The receiving environments and current water monitoring locations are :Tamar Estuary in vicinity of mill site sample location Longreach chip mill wharf Stream discharging into Dirty Bay (SW9,10,11) Confluence of Williams Creek and the Tamar Estuary (SW1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8) Up-current of Tamar Crossing water supply pipeline Refer Figures 4-6 for current water quality monitoring locations.
Land Based Activities. Stormwater Management Strategy:Erosion and sediment controls must be implemented as soon as possible after the start of vegetation clearing and before earthworks associated with the mill, wharf, landfill, water reservoir, water supply pipeline and effluent pipeline. These include but are not limited to diversion drains, sediment fences and sedimentation ponds. During construction activities associated with the mill, the wharf, the landfill, and the water reservoir, the stormwater strategy will entail total containment of runoff from construction areas in sedimentation basins, which will be designed to hold either a 1 in 20 year design storm, in the case of long term temporary sediment basins (expected life of sediment pond exceeding 1 year), or a 1 in 2 year design storm, in the case of short term temporary sedimentation ponds (expected life of sediment pond less than 1 year). The water trapped in these ponds will as a priority, be reused for dust suppression, compaction or watering of rehabilitation areas or mulched areas with water trucks and sprinkler systems. Once all diversion drains and sedimentation ponds are in place, from that point on no surface waters will outfall into the existing streams on the mill, landfill and reservoir sites except under two potential circumstances: 1. A storm event exceeding the design storm for the sediment ponds on site. Sediment ponds are designed and built with stable outlets that gradually decant the uppermost (and therefore clearest) water from the sediment pond. 2. During periods of regular rain when sediment ponds are full or filling, and there is no need for reuse of the water for dust suppression, it will be necessary to flocculate the water in the sediment ponds to facilitate settling out of suspended colloids, and then, once it meets the relevant water quality requirements, pump the water either to the nearest receiving water course, or to a well vegetated area within the boundary of the construction site. This reduces the risk of a subsequent rain event causing the sediment ponds to overflow with dirty water into the adjacent creeks. This will be a last resort, with re-use of water being the preferred option under normal conditions. No intentional discharge will be allowed without a Site Environmental Officer first testing the water to check if it meets the water quality requirements and issuing an internal Permit to Discharge Form (BBA-FRM-1000-1400-0001) In both circumstances the water quality of the discharged water will need to be monitored as described below. Along the water supply and effluent pipelines, it may not always be practical to completely contain run-off from site, and it will be necessary to rely more on filtration in the form of, but not exclusive to, filter socks, sediment fences and vegetation. In this case it will be important to monitor water quality in any water courses crossing or adjacent to the pipeline routes, as described below, to assess the effectiveness of these control measures. Monitoring:The first baseline pre construction monitoring event of major streams on the pulp mill and landfill sites occurred September 2006 and monthly monitoring commenced February 2007 with a sampling strategy designed to assess water quality soon after rain events and at low flows. If there are no rain events then samples are taken during the last week of the month giving every opportunity to catch a rain event. The year 2007 was drier than usual. This monthly monitoring strategy must continue throughout the plant construction phase (subject to annual reviews and changes by regulatory authorities) before commencement of operations. There are six surface water sampling locations associated with the landfill site and another six with the pulp mill site Refer Figure 4. Comprising upstream control sites (SW1,7,9,10,12) and downstream impact sites (SW2,3,4,5,6,8,11). At each sampling event stream flows are noted, the more significant
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streams have minimalistic flow monitoring structures, such as weirs, allowing the estimation of volumetric surface flows. At a location on a water course downstream of the landfill (SW4) and at another on a stream intercepted by the mill footprint (SW11) an automatic water sampler and water depth monitoring instrument, installed January 2008, will trigger sampling to assess mass pollutant loads from these areas. The pollutant loads from the mill and landfill sites will be associated with washed insoluble and soluble fugitive emissions from firstly construction then mill/landfill activities. These streams will not receive any runoff waters from the mill/landfill sites except during infrequent significant rain events during the construction phase only. Essentially these devices will assess first flush mass emission data (fugitive dust deposition) during major earthworks associated with construction then baseline pre-operational data over approximately 2 years before commencement of operations. The pipeline easements cross natural water courses and it is essential that these are monitored upstream and downstream of the pipeline crossing during construction. Initial baseline monitoring of in situ meter parameters, refer Methodology Section, has occurred on four occasions over 2007. Before commencement of construction activities associated with creek crossings weekly inspections and in situ water quality meter monitoring shall occur commencing January 2008. At the major crossings weekly water samples for chemical analyses shall also be collected of non stagnant flowing waters. The construction water quality monitoring is designed to assess quality of stormwater runoff from construction areas associated with the entire project. Marine Based Actvities Tamar Estuary Water Supply Crossing Preliminary background monitoring associated with this activity occurred October 2006, April, May and June 2007 with baseline monthly monitoring commencing July 2007. The latter monitoring involves in situ water quality meter readings and collection of monthly water samples for chemical analyses at high, mid and low tides. Refer Figure 5 for location of monitoring site which provides safe access at various tides. It is up-current of the Tamar Crossing location. Wharf Preliminary background monitoring associated with this activity occurred May and June 2007 with baseline monthly monitoring commencing July 2007. The latter monitoring involves insitu water quality meter readings and collection of monthly water samples at high, mid and low tides. Refer Figure 6 for location of monitoring site which is up-current of the new wharf, it is off the existing Gunns chip mill wharf allowing water quality profiling to the bottom at high tide associated with the monthly program. Donovans Bay Effluent Pipeline Crossing. Preliminary background monitoring associated with this activity occurred May and June 2007 with baseline monthly monitoring commencing February 2008. This involves insitu monitoring and water sampling at high, mid and low tides. Effluent outfall to Bass Strait. Preliminary monthly baseline monitoring associated with the effluent outfall commenced January 2007 with regular insitu water quality monitoring along the proposed pipeline installation route. This monitoring will continue on a monthly basis.
Pre Construction Baseline Monitoring Land Based Activities
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The Baseline and Operational Monitoring (LU1/3/2/3MN2.1 to 2.7) which is under preparation references summary table 2.2.1 of the Pulp Mill Environmental Monitoring Program which provides an extensive analyte list as well as sampling frequency. Those analytes, from the extensive list, considered appropriate to baseline pre construction monitoring of surface flowing streams associated with the mill, landfill and reservoir are:pH conductivity turbidity dissolved oxygen total alkalinity oil and grease total petroleum hydrocarbons total dissolved solids total suspended solids 6 Water samples are collected monthly (commenced February 2007 ) from up to 12 sites over the mill and landfill areas (refer Figure 4) and have been analysed for all the above parameters with the exception of total petroleum hydrocarbons which was analysed September 2006, February and August 2007. As of January 2008 total petroleum hydrocarbons are included in the monthly analytical suite. Commencing January 2008 the following weekly in situ meter monitoring of all flowing creek crossings shall be initiated prior to pipeline construction over these creeks:pH conductivity turbidity dissolved oxygen temperature In addition the major creek crossings shall be sampled weekly when flowing and analysed for total alkalinity oil and grease total petroleum hydrocarbons total dissolved solids total suspended solids Marine Based Activities Tamar Crossing, Wharf and Donovans Bay Past monitoring by government agencies and others indicates that the Tamar Estuary has elevated metal and nutrient levels from past activities, existing sewage outfalls and stormwater runoff. Hence the baseline monitoring program involves ascertaining the existing levels of these contaminants by carrying out the following monthly sampling and analyses for:suspended solids total Nitrogen NO3 and NO2 ammonia total nitrogen total phosphorus reactive phosphorus arsenic barium beryllium cadmium cobalt nickel chromium copper
6
7
One extensive sampling event (insitu and chemical testing) occurred September 2006. Four such surveys were carried out during 2007
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lead zinc manganese vanadium mercury (Metals total and dissolved.) As well as in situ meter monitoring of:pH salinity turbidity dissolved oxygen redox potential temperature Marine Based Activities Effluent Outfall The frequency of monitoring and analytes are the same as those detailed above. Water samples are taken at top and bottom of water column in the region of what will be the diffuser location as well as more remote control sites. During Construction Monitoring. The pre-construction baseline monitoring detailed for land and marine based activities continues, at the same frequency and for the same parameters, during construction monitoring. Land Based Activities During construction, outfalls from sedimentation ponds/traps, and waters upstream and downstream of pipeline creek crossings shall be monitored daily when the ponds are outfalling, or when there is a flow in the creek. Waters will be analysed for:pH salinity turbidity dissolved oxygen temperature 8 TPH If turbidity when correlated to 50 mg/L suspended solids equals or exceeds 50 mg/L a water sample shall be collected and analysed over night to validate or otherwise the results in accordance with the Permit (LU1/3/3/3WW20.1 and 20.2). Also during construction, in accordance with stormwater emission limits (LU1/3/2/3SW11.1), daily water samples shall be collected from sedimentation ponds at the mill site and analysed for:total suspended solids BOD TPH oil and grease The rules for unintentional decanting or intentional pumping from these ponds (for significant rain events as described above) to the offsite environment are: 9 Suspended solid levels < 50 mg/L or ; Turbidity of outfall is less than the turbidity of surface water flows in the receiving water course upstream of the construction zone, where this is not the result of poor stormwater management practices upstream.
Where there is evidence or possibility of a hydrocarbon spill. Testing of various soil types fom the construction sites will allow the establishment of an approximate correlation between turbidity and suspended solids.
9
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In direct accordance with LU1/3WW20.1 daily water samples during construction shall be collected at the sample locations depicted in Figure 4 Surface Water Sample Sites and analysed for: pH salinity/conductivity turbidity dissolved oxygen temperature Total petroleum hydrocarbons. Marine Based Activities Tamar Crossing, Donovans Bay, Wharf, Effluent Outfall When construction commences at the above locations, in situ profile water quality monitoring shall occur daily. More frequent monitoring associated with the Donovans Bay and Wharf construction activities may be required as they are in the vicinity of an Aquaculture Facility and Shark refuge. The tamar Crossing is up-current and greater than 500m away from the Tamar Wetlands and an assessment by Envirogulf (DIIS Supplementary Information Book D) indicates that any turbidity associated with this activity will not impact these wetlands. Monitoring will occur directly up-current and directly down-current of the construction activity and at the construction site and involve the following measurements:pH salinity turbidity redox potential dissolved oxygen temperature Should construction activities at Tamar Crossing, Wharf, Donovans Bay and Effluent Outfall generate substantial turbid plumes (exceeding the trigger values determined below), then a sub surface water sample shall be collected from within the plume, and as near as is practicable to the source of the plume, and outside of the plume. If the plume extends for more than 100m from the area of disturbance towards the nearest aquaculture facility then water samples will be taken at the end of the plume and the facility will be notified immediately. The extent and source of the plume must then be determined and the information must immediately be reported to the Director of Environmental Management. The Department of Tourism, Arts and Environment carried out an extensive turbidity monitoring program at locations within the Tamar Estuary which effectively are in the vicinity of the mill, Tamar and Donovans Bay Crossing construction sites. The site Big Bay is in the vicinity of the mill, wharf and Donovans Bay Crossing while Tamar Island site is in the vicinity of the Tamar Crossing. Statistical analysis of these results, in accordance with the ANZECC protocols, provides trigger turbidity readings that if exceeded will require collection of daily sub surface water samples within and outside of the plume at least every second day. th The 80 percentile trigger turbidity levels are:6 NTU Donovans Bay, Mill and Wharf Sites 100 NTU Tamar Crossing Trigger turbidity for the effluent outfall will be determined nearer to the construction time and will be calculated from an extensive data set collected by Gunns. The samples taken from the turbid plume shall be analysed for the following:dissolved oxygen turbidity redox suspended solids total nitrogen NO3 and NO2 ammonia
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Quality Control Water samples during the construction phase will be sampled, monitored and managed with reference to the AS/NZS 5667.1:1998 Water quality Sampling Part 1: Guidance on the design of sampling programs, sampling techniques and the preservation and handling of samples. In situ monitoring instruments shall be calibrated before and immediately after the monitoring run and calibration records maintained Samples for laboratory analyses shall be shipped with appropriate chain of custody documentation. All analyses shall be performed by a NATA accredited laboratory. Details relating to the collection and analysis of the sample must be retained for at least 3 years and made available on request by an authorised officer. The sample must be taken and transported by a person with appropriate training and experience. A Consultant Environmental Chemist shall audit the laboratory and field monitoring protocols to ensure compliance with best practice environmental monitoring methods. The water quality monitoring will be recorded on a works program log sheet. Photographic records will also be taken which show easily recognisable monitoring points and provide indication of turbidity levels. Before any controlled discharge, that is intentional pumping or draining of water from site, an Internal Permit to Discharge Form (BBA-FRM-1000-1400-0001) must be completed and signed by a Site Environmental Officer, who must ensure that the quality of the water to be discharged meets the above requirements and that there is no other possible use for the water. kjeldahl nitrogen total phosphorus reactive phosphorus total organic carbon dissolved organic carbon arsenic barium beryllium cadmium cobalt nickel chromium copper lead zinc manganese nickel vanadium mercury (Metals are dissolved and total)

Monitoring pre and during construction activities Monitoring the water quality of stormwater flows from various construction sites.
Responsibility
Gunns Environmental Manager BBA Environmental Manager
Timing
Monthly
To
BBA Environmental Manager Director of Environmental Management. Appropriate BBA Construction Supervisors.
At commencement of construction.
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Controlled discharge. Confirmed hydrocarbon contamination and/or turbidity/suspended solids exceedance. Monitoring of Sediment Plume BBA Site Environmental Officer BBA Environmental Manager Before any controlled release Immediate to BBA Construction Supervisors. Within 24 hrs to DTAE. In the event of a significant turbidity plume during works on Donovans bay and Wharf 90 days after completion of construction. BBA Contractor and BBA Environmental Manager. Appropriate BBA Construction Supervisors. Director Env. Management
Notify Aquaculture Facility and Report to Director of Env. Management.
A summary report of all monitoring and non conformances, if any.
Gunns Environmental Manager. Director Env. Management.
Dinoflagellate Cyst Monitoring

Schedule LU1 Part 3 Section 2 Number 2MN3.3 3MR5.1 5.4 Sequential page 63 of 201 (Seq. 71) 134-135 of 201 (Seq. 147 148 Requirement
CMP to include dinoflagellate cyst monitoring
LU1
Dinoflagellate cyst survey report must be submitted for the Wharf
Objectives
The primary objective of the dinoflagellate cyst monitoring program is to assess the presence of dinoflagellate cysts at the wharf.
Background
Introduced marine pests are a major problem in Tasmania, dinoflagellate cysts are one of these pest species. A survey shall be carried out before construction to ascertain presence and the need for implementation of mitigation measures.
Sediment sampling Sediment cores are taken from locations where the deposition and undisturbed accumulation of sediment and cysts is likely to occur. As a general guide, sites where there is an accumulation of uncompacted fine sediment to a depth of 20 30 cm are most suitable. Coring is carried out by divers using 200 mm long 25 mm ID plastic tubes. These cores are forced into the undisturbed sediment to a depth that leaves the top 25 50 mm of the tube unfilled. The top of the tube is capped with a bung, the tube is withdrawn from the sediment and the lower end is capped with another bung to provide an airtight seal. Cores are placed upright in an insulated box and stored in the dark at <5 deg C until processed. Sediment preparation and cyst identification The top 60 mm of a sediment core is carefully extruded from the coring tube and stored at 4 deg C in a 3 sealed container prior to examination. Sub-samples (approx. 1-2 cm ) of each core sample are mixed with filtered seawater to obtain a watery slurry. Sub-samples (5-10ml) of the slurry are then sonicated for 2 mins to dislodge detritus particles. The sample is then screened through a 90 m sieve, collected onto a 20 m sieve, and centrifuged in a sodium polytungstate density gradient to separate cysts from sediments. Sub-samples are then examined on wet-mount slides, using a compound light microscope, and cysts are
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Dinoflagellate Cyst Monitoring

counted and identified by a suitably qualified expert. Where possible, at least 100 cysts are counted and identified per sample. Cysts of suspected toxic species may be photographed with a light microscope. Cyst germination Cysts of suspected toxic species are located and isolated by micro pipette and washed twice in filtered seawater. Individual cysts are then placed into tissue culture wells containing 2 ml of 75% filtered seawater with nutrients added according to medium GPM of Loeblich (1975). Additional sediment incubations using sub-samples from the 20-90 m size fraction are carried out in Parafilm sealed, sterile polystyrene petri-dishes containing 20 ml of growth medium. Actively swimming dinoflagellate cells from incubations are isolated by micro-pipette and washed in sterile growth medium prior to identification by a suitably qualified expert.

Pre construction survey
Responsibility
Timing
Before construction
To
Report to Gunns Env Manager Director of Environmental Management.
Marine Sediment Monitoring

Schedule Part Section Number Page Requirement
CMP calls for a marine sediment monitoring program, it must provide commitments, reporting potocol, it must be approved by the Director, and be available to the public. Calls for erosion and sediment control monitoring and maintenance program the monitoring relates to water quality rather than sediment. Calls for results of the sediment survey and characterisation of sediment impacts to be included in the Wharf Construction Plan. Requires sediment cores (10 cores to 30cm) to be taken and chemically analysed prior to commencement of wharf construction Requires sediment cores (10cores to 30cm) to be undertaken and chemically analysed prior to the commencement of the Donovans Bay crossing construction Parameters and Analyses for Construction Monitoring in State Waters CMP calls for a marine sediment monitoring program, it must provide commitments, reporting potocol, it must be approved by the Director, and be available to the public. Samples must be analysed by a NATA accredited laboratory. Collection and analysis details maintained for at least 3 years. The sample must be collected and transported by a person with appropriate training. Calls for results of the sediment survey and characterisation of sediment impacts and a monitoring program to be included in the Tamar River Crossing Plan. The montoring program is part of the CMP.
LU1
2MN3.3(f)
63 of 201 (Seq. 76) 66 of 201 (Seq. 79) 133 of 201 (Seq. 146) 136 of 201 (Seq. 149) 152 of 201 (Seq. 165) 201 of 201 (Seq. 214) 19 of 50 (Seq. 258) 21/22 of 50 (Seq. 260/261) 28 of 50 (Seq. 267)
LU1 LU1 LU1
3 3 3
2 2 3
2ER1.1 3MR1.2 ( c) and (d) 3MR15.115.2 5DB10.110.2 Annex M1 CN3.1 to 3.7 MN 1.1 (a) to (c) TM2.2(a), (b) and (f).
LU1
LU1 LU3
3 3
8 -
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LU3 LU3 LU3 LU4 3 3 3 3 TM3.1-3.3 TM 7.1 Annex M1 CN3.1 to 3.7 MN1.1 (a) to (d) 29 of 50 (Seq. 268) 30 of 50 (Seq. 269) 50 of 50 (Seq. 289) 20 of 52 (Seq. 309) 22/23 of 52 (Seq. 311/312) 29 of 52 (Seq. 318) 30 of 52 LU4 3 TM3.1-3.3 (Seq. 319) 31 of 52 (Seq. 320) 52 of 52 (Seq. 341) 10/11 of 25 EM1 MN2.1-2.7 (Seq. 351/352) 11 of 25 (Seq. 352) 13/13 of 25 (Seq. 353/354) 20 of 25 (Seq. 361)
Requires sediment cores to be undertaken prior to the commencement of the Tamar River crossing construction Results of all monitoring associated with the Tamar Crossing must be submitted to the Director within 90 days. Provides a comprehensive list of analytes for sediment and water quality CMP calls for a marine sediment monitoring program, it must provide commitments, reporting potocol, it must be approved by the Director, and be available to the public. Samples must be analysed by a NATA accredited laboratory. Collection and analysis details maintained for at least 3 years. The sample must be collected and transported by a person with appropriate training. Calls for results of the sediment survey and characterisation of sediment impacts and a monitoring program to be included in the Tamar River Crossing Management Plan. The montoring program is part of the CMP. Requires 3 equi spaced sediment cores to 5m be collected prior to the commencement of the Tamar River crossing construction. Visual inspection with representative samples taken from each sediment type for detailed chemical testing. Within 90 days of completion of construction a detailed monitoring report must be submitted to the Director. Provides a comprehensive list of analytes for sediment and water quality CMP calls for a marine sediment monitoring program, it must provide commitments, reporting potocol, it must be approved by the Director, and be available to the public. Specifically calls for 5 equally spaced grab sediment samples along effluent outfall for comprehensive testing. 5 Equally spaced sediment grab samples to be taken from the sub tidal section of the offshore construction corridor Samples must be analysed by a NATA accredited laboratory. Collection and analysis details maintained for at least 3 years. The sample must be collected and transported by a person with appropriate training. Parameters and analyses for Construction Monitoring in State Waters.
LU4
LU4
TM2.2(a), (b),(f)
LU4 LU4
3 3
TM7.1 Annex M1??
EM1
MN 3.1 3.2 MN7.1 (a) to (d) Annex M1
EM1
EM1
Objectives
The primary objectives of this component of the monitoring program are to measure any physico-chemical impacts due to sediment disturbance during construction at:the wharf adjacent to the mill site; the effluent pipeline across Donovans Bay; the water supply pipeline across the Tamar Estuary; and the effluent outfall in Bass Strait. It will also ensure timely implementation of mitigation measures as required.
Background
Construction activities in the marine environment have the potential to disturb the sediment which if not appropriately managed could have adverse effects on flora, fauna and water quality in the immediate area of disturbance.
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The decision tree approach promulgated by ANZECC and ARMCANZ (2000) will be used to assess the present sediment quality in the marine footprint associated with the infrastructure listed above. Applicable requirements associated with this project are:Assess sediment contamination (total and dilute acid soluble metals, total organic carbon, and grain size); If total and dilute acid soluble metals are less than stipulated guideline levels no further assessments required; If total and dilute metal assessments are greater than guideline levels then conduct acute toxicity assessment; If the result is toxic, the sediment is classified as highly toxic; If the result is non toxic, apply chronic toxicity testing; If the result is not toxic to this test the sediment is classified as low risk. The following monitoring protocols will assess the physico-chemical impacts, if any, of the construction activity.
Pre Construction Base Line Monitoring A specialist consultant shall collect core sediment samples from:(a) Wharf 10 sediment samples to a depth of 30cm, if possible, and equally spaced throughout the sub tidal part of the wharf; (b) Donovans Bay 10 sediment samples to a depth of 30cm, if possible, and equally spaced throughout the sub tidal footprint. (c) Tamar Crossing 3 equally spaced sediment cores from the sub tidal corridor to a depth of 5m with representative samples collected of each sediment type. At a minimum these will represent surface, mid depth and deep sediments. (d) Waste Water Outfall 5 sediment samples equally spaced along the sub tidal corridor All samples with appropriate chain of custody will be analysed by a NATA accredited laboratory for the following parameters: particle sizing redox arsenic barium* beryllium* cadmium chromium cobalt copper lead manganese mercury* nickel vanadium zinc Sediment samples shall be elutriated with1M HCL and re-analysed for the metals listed. tributyl tin only wharf samples phosphorus* total nitrogen* total organic carbon PCB PAH OCP (* additional analytes to those required by Annex M1 of the Permit.)
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Elutriation with 1M hydrochloric acid simulates bioavailability of the metals to marine organisms and it is a step in the decision process as defined earlier. At the Tamar Crossing site, Donovans Bay, and the Wharf, it is proposed to store sub chilled nitrogen purged samples for later toxicity testing if required. This is in line with the decision tree process. Selection of test organisms will be developed in conjunction with local regulatory authorities. This additional step is not required for Donovans Bay and the Wharf because of the 2006 assessments which indicated no issues (Refer Bell Bay Pulp Mill DIIS Supplementary Information Book D Marine and Estuarine Issues Part 3, Gunns web site.). The outcomes from these assessments will be included in the relevant management plans which must be developed and approved prior to construction activities commencing at those sites. During construction No sediment sampling is planned as the various management plans associated with construction of the marine based structures will include mitigation strategies derived from the pre construction assessments of sediments and water. Quality Control. Sediment sampling and protocols are in line with the National Ocean Disposal Guidelines for dredged material Environment Australia. These Guidelines provide a national framework to assess the environmental impacts from the disposal at sea of dredged material. In situ redox monitoring of the sediments carried out using a calibrated meter. Samples for laboratory analyses shall be shipped with appropriate chain of custody documentation to a NATA accredited laboratory. Details relating to the collection and analysis of samples must be maintained for 3 years and made available on request by an authorised officer. Specialist consultants shall collect the sediment samples, arrange dispatch to the laboratories, and provide a detailed report for the Director of Environmental Management.
Responsibilities and reporting

Activity Core sediment samples and chemical analyses Wharf, Donovans Bay, Waste Water Outfall. Insitu monitoring during construction Responsibility BBA Environmental Manager Timing 30 days prior to construction. To Gunns Environmental Manager. Director of Environmental Management Gunns Environmental Manager Director Environmental Management. Gunns Environmental Manager. Director Env Management.
As required during construction
Detailed report including results and interpretation
90 days after completion of construction.

Schedule Part Section Number Sequential page Requirement
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CMP to include marine water quality monitoring consistent with, but not limited to, the monitoring design described in Section 3 (Donovans Bay Crossing) and Section 4 (Long Reach Wharf) of the Aquenal Pty Ltd report to Gunns Limited titled Ecological Monitoring Program for Marine and Estuarine Habitats during the Construction and Operation Phases of Gunns Limiteds Proposed Pulp Mill dated 21 December 2006. Within 90 days of completion of construction activities associated with the wharf , or a date specified by the Director, a report must be submitted which contains the results of the ecological monitoring program for construction activities The ecological program for State waters for the operational phase must replicate principals used for pre operational phase baseline monitoring and must be agreed by Director. Requires marine fauna (excluding marine mammals and seabirds) or flora collected as part of any monitoring programs to be identified to at least down to family level or in the case of introduced species and molluscs down to species level All marine fauna and flora collected must be appropriately preserved, labelled and stored for 5 years in a safe place. Requires the Donovans Bay Crossing Management Plan to include a monitoring program using the monitoring design described in Section 3.2.1-3.2.6 of the Aquenal Pty Ltd report to Gunns Limited titled Ecological Monitoring Program for Marine and Estuarine Habitats during the construction and operation phases of Gunns Limiteds proposed pulp mill 21st December 2006; Requires an annual survey for rice grass (Spartina anglica) to be undertaken where the wastewater pipeline construction corridor crosses Donovans Bay for a minimum of five years. The CMP must include a marine ecological monitoring component described in Section 2 Tamar River Crossing of the Aquenal Ecological Monitoring Program for Marine and Estuarine Habitats Requires all results of any ecological monitoring in State waters to be made available to the Director within 90 days of the monitoring being completed. Requires marine fauna (excluding marine mammals and seabirds) or flora collected as part of any monitoring programs to be identified to at least down to family level or in the case of introduced species and molluscs down to species level Requires all marine fauna and flora to be appropriately preserved and placed in labelled storage jars. Tamar River Crossing Management Plan must include a monitoring plan. The CMP must include a marine ecological monitoring component described in Section 2 Tamar River Crossing of the Aquenal Ecological Monitoring Program for Marine and Estuarine Habitats. Requires all results of any ecological monitoring in State waters to be made available to the Director within 90 days of the monitoring being completed. Requires marine fauna (excluding marine mammals and seabirds) or flora collected as part of any monitoring programs to be identified to at least down to family level or in the case of introduced species and molluscs down to species level
LU1
2MN3.3
63 of 201 (Seq. 76)
LU1
3MR 18.1
137 of 202 (Seq 150) 137 of 202 (Seq 150) 137 of 201 (Seq. 150) 137/201
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3MR 19.1
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3MR21.1
LU1
3MR 22.1
LU1
5DB1.2
151 of 201 (Seq. 164)
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5DB9.1
152 of 201 (Seq. 165) 19 of 50 (Seq. 258) 22 of 50 (Seq. 261) 22 of 50 (Seq. 261) 22 of 50 (Seq. 261) 28 of 50 (Seq.267) 20 of 52 (Seq. 309) 23 of 52 (Seq. 312) 22 of 50 (Seq.261)
LU3
CN3.3
LU3
MN2.1
LU3
MN3.1
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3 3
MN4.1 TM 2.2(f)
LU4
CN3.3
LU4
MN2.1
LU3
MN 3.1
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LU3 LU4 3 3 MN 4.1 TM 2.2(f) 22 of 50 (Seq.261) 29 of 52 (Seq 318)
All marine fauna and flora collected must be appropriately preserved, labelled and stored for 5 years in a safe place. Tamar River Crossing Management Plan must include a monitoring plan. Requires the CMP to include Marine Ecological Program which must be consistent with, but not limited to, the monitoring design described in Section 5 (Effluent Pipeline Sub Sea Interval) of the Aquenal Pty Ltd December 2006 report titled Ecological Monitoring Program for Marine and Estuarine Habitats during the construction and operation phases of Gunns Limiteds proposed pulp mill. The final frequency of postinstallation monitoring surveys will be determined by the Director in consultation with relevant Government agencies. Requires marine fauna (excluding marine mammals and seabirds) or flora collected as part of any monitoring programs to be identified to at least down to family level or in the case of introduced species and molluscs down to species level All marine fauna and flora collected must be appropriately preserved, labelled and stored for 5 years in a safe place. Gunns Screw Shell survey must be completed prior to construction and submitted to the Director Requires sighting data of listed threatened cetacean, pinniped and/or turtle species to be provided within 90 days of collection Requires sighting data of of listed threatened cetacean, pinniped and/or turtle species to be provided within 90 days of collection
EM1
MN2.3
10 of 25 (Seq. 351)
EM1
MN 8.1
13 of 25 (Seq.354) 13 of 25 (Seq. 354) 16 of 25 (Seq. 357) 10 of 11 (Seq. 428) 5 of 5 (Seq. 434)
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TS1 NC1
53 18
Objectives
The primary objectives of the marine ecological monitoring program are to measure any changes in marine ecological quality at the Tamar River crossing, wharf, Donovans Bay and at the waste water outfall in Bass Strait that may result from BBA construction activities and enable BBA to take corrective action to minimise and mitigate those impacts.
Background
Pre and post ecological monitoring of marine construction activities will assess the impact, if any, of the activity and recovery time.
Gunns will engage a suitably qualified and experienced specialist consultant to undertake an Aquatic Ecology Impact Survey (Pre and Post Installation) of impacts associated with the installation of infrastructure in the estuarine and marine environment. Details of the program are attached as Appendix 2. Gunns will forward the survey reports of each component survey to the Director Environmental Management on receipt. The following table summarises the ecological assessments. Tamar Crossing Ecological Assessments Survey dates:One month prior to construction One month after construction Additional after construction 15 August 08 13 April 09 At six monthly intervals until impact is no longer significant
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Assessments required:Intertidal habitat photos 2 sites Benthic infauna samples 25 by 3 During Construction:An observer will cruise in a small boat down current of the operations monitoring dissolved oxygen levels and fish activity. Upstream logging of dissolved oxygen levels will assess ambient levels, then measurements will be taken at 100m intervals downstream until the dissolved oxygen levels are 90% of the upstream level. Donovans Bay Ecological Assessments Survey dates:One month prior to construction One month after construction Additional after construction Assessments required:Intertidal habitat photos Intertidal epifauna transects Benthic infauna samples Rice Grass Survey 8 sites 6 then 8 10 by 3 An annual survey of rice grass shall be undertaken where the pipeline construction corridor crosses Donovans Bay for a minimum of five years. 24 March 09 5 July 09 At six monthly intervals until impact is no longer significant
Wharf Ecological Assessments Survey dates:One month prior to construction One month after construction Additional after construction Assessments required:Intertidal habitat photos Intertidal epifauna transects Subtidal census transects Benthic infauna samples Ongoing annual monitoring Survey dates:One month prior to construction One month after construction Six month after construction Assessments required:Intertidal epifauna transects Sub tidal flora and epifauna quadrat photographs Fish survey baited videos 4 sites x 2 transects 4 photo quadrates x 5 sites x 2 transects 10 by 2 30 June 08 3 May 09 3 October 09 6 monthly after for a period to be determined by the Director 10 sites x 6 quadrates + long focus photographs at spring low tide 10 sites 4 sites 12 sites x 3 sediment cores Introduced Marine Pest Surveys 28 March 08 (includes dinoflagellate surveys.) 10 January 09 At six monthly intervals until impact is no longer significant
Waste Water Outfall Ecological Assessments Effluent Pipeline Sub-sea Interval
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Subtidal video/ROV transects Benthic infauna sampling Survey dates:One month prior to construction Six months after construction Sub tidal flora and epifauna quadrat photographs Fish survey baited videos Sub tidal video/ROV transects Benthic infauna samples Ongoing monitoring Common requirements Classification Identified to lowest possible taxonomic level which as a minimum must be down to Family. Introduced species and Molluscs down to Species. All flora/fauna samples must be appropriately preserved and placed in storage jars labelled inside and outside with date of collection, site location, collection method, collectors/identifiers names. All samples must be stored for a minimum of 5 years. A survey for Gunns Screw Shell (EM1, FN11.1-11.2) will be completed before construction commences along the effluent outfall. A report detailing the results of the survey will be submitted to the Director within 30 days of the completion of the survey. Timing Before commencement of construction Annually over five years Before Construction (complete) 90 days after completion of construction. To Gunns Environmental Manager. Director Environmental Management. Director Environmental Management. Director Environmental Management Gunns Environmental Manager. Director Environmental Management. 15 by 4 or 9 by 4 to be confirmed with DTAE 15 by 2 or 9 by 2 to be confirmed with DTAE 3 plus 8 or 5 towed videos to be confirmed with DTAE 15 by 3 or 9 by 3 to be confirmed by DTAE 6 monthly 5 (Note: a video transect will be conducted along the entire outfall pipeline alignment after installation.) 3 sediment cores x 5 sites x 3 transects
Waste Water Outfall Ecological Assessments Diffuser and Mixing Zone
Preservation
- Gunns Screw Shell survey
Responsibilities and reporting

Activity Ecological assessment of pre construction monitoring results Rice Grass Surveys Gunns Screw Shell Survey Detailed report including results and interpretation Responsibility BBA Environmental Manager
BBA Environmental Manager BBA Environmental Manager BBA Environmental Manager
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Marine Mammals and Turtles Monitoring

Applicable permit conditions Schedule Part Gunns Sequential Reference 148/149
Section
3
Number 3MR7.1 to 13.1. FN2.1,3.1 ,4.1,5.1,6. 1,7.1,8.1.
Permit Page Reference 135/136 of 201
Requirement Visual monitoring of marine mammals and turtles. Visual monitoring of marine mammals and turtles. Occurrences of cetacean, pinnipeds, and/or turtle species must be reported to the Secretary of DPIW within 90 days of collection.
LU1
EM1
357
16 of 25
NC1
18
434
5 of 5
Objectives The primary objectives of the marine mammals and turtles monitoring program is to eliminate harm or disturbance in the marine construction areas. Background Marine construction areas associated with this project are the Tamar Estuary crossing for the mill water supply pipeline, Donovans Bay crossing for the effluent pipeline, Effluent Outfall into Bass Strait, and the Wharf. The Tamar Estuary Crossing is in the upper reaches of the Tamar Estuary, which is not frequented by marine mammals. Donovans Bay Crossing is in a confined bay (away from the main water body) and the construction technique is such that suspended solids levels will only occur during the first two-thirds of outgoing tides and the levels will be similar to background levels. Hence no impact on marine mammals which are regularly sighted in the area. The wharf and effluent outfall construction activities involve pile driving and excavation respectively with the potential to impact movement of marine mammals. Hence a visual monitoring protocol is required. Definitions Monitoring Zone: is an area of 3km radius for cetaceans and 1.5km radius for pinnipeds and turtles from underwater construction activities. Alert Areas: is an area of 2km radius for cetaceans and 1 km radius for pinnipeds and turtles from underwater construction activities. Exclusion Zone: an area of 1km radius for cetaceans and 0.5km radius for pinnipeds and turtles from underwater construction activities. Monitoring methodology 1. A dedicated Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) and/or trained nominated staff member with 10 11 observation experience associated with cetaceans (whales, dolphins, porpoises) pinnipeds (seals), and turtles and who shall be equipped with the necessary equipment (e.g. range finder binoculars, camera and recording documents) will be on board a spotter vessel at all times when
10 All Cetaceans are protected under the EPBC Act (in the Commonwealth marine area) and under State legislation (in coastal waters). 11 Pinniped species recorded along the north coast of Tasmania include the Australian and NZ and Sub-Antarctic fur seals, southern elephant seal, and the Australian sea lion. The Sub-Antarctic fur seal is listed as endangered under the Threatened Species Protection Act 1995 (TSPA) and protected wildlife under the Nature Conservation Act 2002(NCA). The NZ fur seal is listed as rare under the TSPA and is listed as specially protected wildlife under the NCA. The southern elephant seal is listed as vulnerable under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBCA) and endangered under TSPA and specially protected under NCA. The Australian sea lion is listed as vulnerable under EPBCA and specially protected wildlife under NCA. The Australian fur seal is considered to be of high conservation significance, is listed under EPBC and NCA and there are a number of breeding colonies in Bass Strait, the nearest one at Tenth Island about 12km from the effluent outfall site.
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Marine Mammals and Turtles Monitoring

construction activities are occurring within State waters. 12 2. The MMO must be an appropriately qualified and experienced observer and shall train nominated 13 staff in marine mammal and turtle observation, distance estimation and reporting. As a minimum the training should include a demonstrated familiarity with the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) CD-based identification and reporting package in addition to onground training. The MMO will also be available to the trained nominated staff as required for specialist support. 3. The spotter vessel will be in radio contact with the person overseeing construction activities within State waters to enable communications regarding any cetacean, pinniped and turtle observations or other matters. [Note: it is suggested that the MMO or trained nominated staff advise the person overseeing construction activities within State waters immediately of the presence of cetaceans, pinnipeds or turtles in the alert zone in the event that a potential shut down may be imminent] 4. When construction activities are occurring within State waters at the wharf and effluent outfall, regular visual surveillance at 10 to 15 minute intervals within a cetacean and pinniped/turtle monitoring zones must be conducted. 5. When construction activities are occurring within State waters, continual visual surveillance must occur within the cetacean and pinniped/turtle alert area when they are known to be present. 6. Construction activities within State waters must not occur or must cease if any listed cetacean species, pinnipeds (seals), and turtles are known to be present within the exclusion zone. 7. Occurrences of cetacean, pinnipeds, and/or turtle species must be reported to the Secretary of DPIW within 90 days of collection. Reference data includes species name, location-GPS (grid reference GDA94), observer name, date, number of individuals and area occupied. Responsibilities and reporting Activity Select a marine mammal surveillance specialist and ensure that they are approved by the State and Federal Regulators. Arrange marine surveillance training by approved specialist and ensure spotters are available as required. Report on all sightings. Responsibility Timing Before commencement of construction associated with wharf and effluent outfall. Before commencement of construction associated with wharf and effluent outfall. Within 90 days of sightings To
State and Federal Regulators.
BBA Environmental Manager BBA Environmental Manager
Appropriate persons.
State Regulators
12
13
The MMO must be a marine biologist with knowledge and experience in the ecology and observation of cetaceans (whales, dolphins, porpoises) pinnipeds (seals), and turtles. Nominated staff should as a minimum be University graduates from a field of Science appropriate to marine ecology (e.g. zoology, Antarctic studies, Maritime college) or hold demonstrated experience in marine observations for seismic operations, or demonstrated knowledge and extensive experience within the marine mammal watching Tourism industry. [Note: it may also be useful to include the nominated staff where possible as crew on the support vessel in order to maximise number of observers at any one time] At the completion of training, nominated staff will be deemed appropriately qualified if they can demonstrate: experience or knowledge of marine mammal and turtle identification; knowledge of dive types, duration and behaviour; recognise feeding behaviour and distress response; detect presence when animals are not displaying surface activity; knowledge of cow/calf size ratios; distinguish beaked whales and dolphins, and knowledge of marine mammal avoidance behaviour.
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4. Figures
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Air Quality Monitoring Locations Noise Monitoring Locations Ground Water Monitoring Locations Surface Water Monitoring Locations Tamar Crossing Water Monitoring Location Wharf Water Monitoring Location
5. Appendices
Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Vipac Noise Survey Methodology Aquenal Ecological Program
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Bell Bay Pulp Mill

Baseline and Operational Environmental Monitoring Plan (Part Submission for Approval)
Submitted 5/12/2007 Noise Monitoring Survey Methodology Permit Condition LU1-Part 3- Section 2 Conditions 2NO 8.1 - 8.5 Document Number: GNS MON 1000 1400 0002 A - 00
Registered Head Office: PO Box 572 Launceston Tasmania 7250 58 Cimitiere Street Launceston Tasmania Australia 7250 Telephone: 03 6335 5201 Int:+613 6335 5201 Fax:03 6334 7909 Int:+613 6334 7909
Gunns Limited
Pulp Mill Project Environmental Monitoring Program Component
Document Name: Noise Monitoring Survey Methodology Drafted by: Lawson Harding Peter Bunker Edited by: Lawson Harding Gunns Limited Vipac Engineers & Scientists Ltd Gunns Limited
Reviewed & authorised for Richard Fawkes release by: Signature:
Gunns Limited Date:__5_/_12__/__2007___
This document is submitted to the Director of Environmental Management to meet the specific condition detailed in the Schedule of Applicable Regulatory Requirements below. Subject to approval, the content will also be included as a component of a consolidated Environmental Monitoring Program that will be submitted at a later date to meet the requirements of State Permit LU1-Part 3 Section 2 Condition 2MN 2.3. Schedule of Applicable Regulatory Requirements
State Permit LU1 Part 3 Section 2. Condition 2NO 8.1 8.5 Specifications for and requirement for approval of methodology for seasonal Noise Monitoring Surveys.
Noise Surveys. Methodology Four seasonal Noise Surveys will be carried out annually (summer, autumn, winter & spring1). Surveys will be carried out at seven potential impact and one control locations using a noise logging sound level meter and spectrum analyser / sound level meter capable of providing 1/1 octave band, 1/3 octave band and narrow band spectra. A map showing all sampling locations is shown below. The control location identified as site 1 is selected to be as similar as practical to the range of impact sites but not be influenced by noise propagating from the pulp mill site. All statistical noise measurements will be logged over 10-minute intervals throughout the monitoring period(s). Measurements will be observed over a period of typically 1 hour for each of the Day, Evening, and Night2 periods.
Common seasonal groups are :- Summer Dec-Feb, Autumn Mar-May, Winter Jun Aug, Spring Sep-Nov. 2 As defined by the Tasmanian Noise Measurements Procedures Manual, 2004.
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Where possible, weather conditions that are expected to propagate noise emissions from the pulp mill site to sensitive areas in the Rowella area will be chosen for the observed measurements. The observer will note all identifiable noise producing activity during the measurement period. Spectral measurements will be for a minimum of 1 minute duration. Narrow band spectra will be obtained at 800 line resolution over 2 frequency ranges3 as follows:0 Hz to 1250 Hz 0 Hz to 625 Hz. If significant narrow band tones are present other frequency range windows will be used to provide higher resolution as required to assist in identification of the tonal source. Where possible local noise sources such as local traffic, barking dogs etc will be excluded from all spectral measurements. General weather conditions will be observed and noted and average wind speed, direction and temperature will be obtained from the Gunns AQMS station at Rowella. Cloud cover will be estimated in increments of 1/8 cover only. Where appropriate security is available for the noise logging instrumentation extended monitoring for a minimum of 48 hours will be undertaken at each position. This extended monitoring will be unmanned. All instrumentation requirements, measurement protocols and analysis will meet the requirements of the Tasmanian Noise Measurement Procedures Manual, 2004.
Seasonal Survey Reporting Regime Seasonal Reports will be collated and interpreted by a suitably qualified specialist, prior to submission to the Director on the schedule required under the applicable State Permit conditions defined above. Observed equivalent continuous and statistical measurements will be summarised in tabular format for each site, time of day and individual sample. Statistical noise data and typical spectral data will be presented in graphical format. Narrow band spectra for significant tonality, when observed, will also be presented graphically. Observed levels will be compared to the applicable time period/area compliance levels given in State Permit conditions defined above. Each Seasonal Survey will include a map showing the location of all monitoring locations in relation to the mill site. The initial Seasonal Survey may include data obtained prior to formal approval of the methodology by the Director. Inclusion of any data under
The frequency ranges are controlled by the processing limitations of the spectrum analyser used for the project and will provide a resolution of 1.56 Hz and 0.78 Hz respectively.
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Figure 1. Pulp Mill Seasonal Survey Noise Monitoring Locations
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AQUENAL
PTY LTD
ABN 86 081 689 910
GPO Box 828 Hobart Tas 7001 Ph 6234 3403 Fax 6295 0878 Email admin@aquenal.com.au
ECOLOGICAL MONITORING PROGRAM FOR MARINE AND ESTUARINE HABITATS DURING THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION PHASES OF GUNNS LIMITEDS PROPOSED PULP MILL
5th July 2007
CLIENT Gunns Limited
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Introduction......................................................................................................................................2 Tamar river crossing .......................................................................................................................2 Donovans Bay crossing ....................................................................................................................4 Long Reach wharf............................................................................................................................7 Effluent pipeline subsea interval ....................................................................................................9 Effluent diffuser and mixing zone ................................................................................................12 Monitoring schedule ......................................................................................................................15 References.......................................................................................................................................16
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Gunns Pulp Mill Marine Ecology Monitoring Program
INTRODUCTION
The following monitoring program is designed to monitor potential and expected impacts on estuarine and marine biota of construction and operation of specified components of Gunns Limiteds proposed Pulp Mill infrastructure. These components are the Tamar Crossing of the water supply pipeline, the Donovans Bay crossing of the effluent pipeline, the Long Reach wharf, the subsea section of the effluent pipeline and the diffuser including effluent discharge. The design of this program is based on information contained in Gunns Draft Integrated Impact Statement, June 2006 (IIS), additional construction detail provided by Gunns environmental and engineering staff, and Aquenal Pty Ltd staffs knowledge of estuarine and marine ecosystems. The IIS and Gunns staff were the source for infrastructure design, construction methods, expected stressors, toxicology information and assessment of likely impact. Aquenal did not attempt to verify any of the above as it was not included in our brief and impractical to undertake independently. This monitoring program does not attempt to monitor all aspects of estuarine and marine ecology which may be impacted but concentrates on those expected to be impacted, as detailed in the IIS, and on indicator variables which reflect general ecosystem health, such as algal cover, epibenthic faunal diversity and abundance or benthic infaunal diversity and abundance. If any of the parameters monitored show unacceptable impact then additional assessment and monitoring other than detailed in this program may be required. Unacceptable impact will be defined for each variable in consultation with regulatory authorities.
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TAMAR RIVER CROSSING MONITORING RATIONALE

CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION
A water supply pipeline with an outside diameter of 1 m is to be laid across the Tamar River and sunk into the soft sediments of the river bed using a jetting technique. This technique involves liquefying the silty riverbed sediments by jetting water into them and then allowing the pipe to sink under its own weight into the liquefied sediments. The pipe will be set at a depth of 5 m below the bed of the main channel during jetting operations, with the latter expected to extend over a period of approximately 2 days. Once in place, the pipeline will remain buried and be used to conduct water at ambient temperature. It is not expected to cause an ongoing impact. 2.1.2 HABITAT AND FLORA
Water turbidity at all phases of the tide at the crossing site is too high to allow visual surveying of the subtidal river bed habitat. The river bed was found to be bare mud during an earlier site assessment using grab sampling, while the intertidal mudflats are bare mud except for their extreme upper margins (Aquenal 2006a). The reed beds on the upper margins will be monitored in the terrestrial component of the monitoring program to be detailed elsewhere. Therefore, in the current program, only the intertidal river bed below the reed beds will be monitored for habitat and flora integrity and appearance during the construction phase.
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FISH
Fish populations and their movements are impractical to monitor without techniques such as netting, which would be likely to have a greater impact than the pipeline construction process. It has been determined that heavy metal mobilisation due to pipeline construction is unlikely to impact on fish populations any more than typical natural fluctuations in the estuary. This conclusion is based on the rationale that significantly less sediment is being disturbed than during flood events or dredging activities (Pitt & Sherry 2006). However, jetting will disturb considerable volumes of anoxic sediments at a time when the river flow is much less than during flood events, and the sediments are not being physically removed as in dredging operations. Therefore there is a risk that the river water will become depleted of oxygen in the vicinity of the construction operations, resulting in fish deaths in the immediate vicinity of the operations. Depending on river flow, an anoxic plume may extend some distance down current of the construction site. The direction and extent of the plume will depend on the duration of jetting, the phase and stage of the tide and the volume of freshwater inputs. Therefore, dissolved oxygen concentrations downstream of the operations and occurrences of sick or dead fish will be monitored for the duration of the jetting operations at the Tamar Crossing. 2.1.4 BENTHIC INFAUNA
Benthic infauna diversity and abundance is a recognised indicator of pollution and disturbance in marine and estuarine environments (Warwick, R. M. 1986, Nielsen and Jernakoff, 1996). In the absence of practical, subtidal habitat and epibenthic flora and fauna monitoring methods, this will be the main indicator available for monitoring medium to long term impact from the proposed construction. Any persistent change in water quality or sediments will be reflected in changes to benthic infauna diversity and abundance. Impact of construction operations on benthic infaunal communities, as well as recovery from impact, will be monitored.
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INTERTIDAL HABITAT AND FLORA VISUAL SURVEY
A photographic record will be collected of the intertidal mudflat habitats to record their general appearance. This will involve taking close up and long focus digital photographs of the pipeline route across the intertidal flats from both shores and both sides of the river channel. 2.2.2 FISH SURVEY
An observer will cruise in a small boat down current of the operations for their entire duration. The observer will monitor dissolved oxygen (DO) in the water column to determine the extent of the deoxygenated plume and search for fish floating to the surface. Any dead or sick fish observed will be noted and reported to Gunns site supervisor immediately. Samples of these fish will also be retained and preserved appropriately in case any further analyses on them are required. DO will be monitored by logging DO levels in the water profile upstream of the construction site to establish ambient levels, then at 100 m intervals downstream of the jetting operations until DO is observed to be at least 90% of the upstream level. Positions of logging sites will be recorded by GPS and surveys repeated each hour.
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BENTHIC INFAUNA SURVEY
Benthic infaunal diversity and abundance will be assessed along transects across the pipeline. These transects will follow depth contours such that all sites on any one transect will be at the same depth. Each transect will include one control site upstream and one downstream at 200 m distant from the pipeline, where no impact is expected, and at sites located 25 m in each direction and 0 m to assess impact. Transects will be sampled in the mid intertidal zone and mid depth sub-tidal zone on both sides of the river, and in the mid channel, totalling 5 transects along the pipeline route. At each site, three benthic grabs will be collected and their contents sieved over a 1 mm sieve. Fauna retained in the 1 mm sieve will be counted and identified to species level to allow calculations of benthic infauna abundance and species diversity. 2.2.4 TIMING AND FREQUENCY OF MONITORING SURVEYS
Intertidal habitat appearance and benthic infauna surveys will be conducted once immediately prior to installation of the pipeline and again one month after installation is complete. If any significant impact is apparent after one month, further follow-up surveys will be conducted until the impact is no longer significant. The frequency and number of follow-up surveys will depend on the severity of impact observed, but will not be more frequent than three monthly and probably no more than two events. In follow-up surveys, only sites which showed ongoing impact and their respective control sites will be sampled. The fish survey will only be required during jetting operations.
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DONOVANS BAY CROSSING MONITORING RATIONALE

The pulp mill effluent pipeline with an outside diameter of 1 m is to be laid across the head of Donovans Bay below the mouth of a small creek which is dry much of the summer. Apart from the lower end of the creek channel, the area to be crossed is intertidal and consists of a rocky upper intertidal zone and mudflat in the lower intertidal zone (GHD 2006). The pipeline will be laid in a trench which will be excavated inshore of the existing Duke Energy gas pipeline using the same methods used by Duke Energy. Prior to commencement of excavation, a coffer dam will be constructed to isolate the construction site from the Tamar River estuary. As the excavation is planned for the period when the creek is expected to be dry, all construction work will be completed without any exchange with estuarine waters. On completion of pipe laying, the trench will be backfilled, road building material removed, the coffer dam dismantled and the area allowed to rehabilitate. It is expected that construction will leave a scar across the upper intertidal zone which will be apparent indefinitely due to disturbance of the natural geomorphology. Apart from this scar, no other long term impact is expected. Once in place, the pipeline will remain buried and be used to conduct effluent at or near ambient temperature. It is not expected to cause any ongoing impact.
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HABITAT AND FLORA
Excavation, road building, backfilling and the coffer dam will create physical disturbance of the construction site and permanent change to the seabed substrate. Therefore, some long term habitat impact is expected on the construction site, particularly the rocky upper intertidal zone. Mud removed or buried by road building material is expected to be replaced by sediments deposited naturally once the coffer dam is removed. Prolonged lack of inundation by tidal waters will cause short term impact on intertidal floral and faunal communities within the coffer dam. Construction activities overall can be expected to increase sedimentation in Donovans Bay during coffer dam construction and dismantling, and for a short period thereafter. 3.1.3 INTERTIDAL EPIFAUNA
Construction activities will impact on all fauna within the coffer dam and areas covered by the dam wall. Additionally, any discharge of fuel, oil or other material from the construction site may impact on the intertidal zone in the vicinity of construction activities. It is expected that this impact will reverse over time after completion of the pipeline construction. Where the seabed substrate has been modified, complete restoration of previous epifaunal assemblages is unlikely and an opportunity for colonisation by introduced species is presented. 3.1.4 FISH
Fish populations and their movements are unlikely to be impacted by pipeline construction (GHD 2006), particularly to a degree that could feasibly be measured. It is considered that any impacts on fish will be inferred from monitoring of other variables specified here. 3.1.5 BENTHIC INFAUNA
Benthic infauna diversity and abundance will be used for monitoring biological impact and recovery from the proposed construction in soft sediments. Monitoring will occur in the construction area and in the outer area (river side) of Donovans Bay.
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PRE-CONSTRUCTION STUDIES
The estuarine environment in the vicinity of Donovans Bay has been the subject of ongoing ecological studies since 2001. This work was commissioned by Bell Bay Power and its predecessors to assess the impact of discharge of cooling waters into Donovans Bay. Reports and data generated by these studies are publicly available and provide very useful pre-construction data for the pipeline crossing studies proposed here. To enable valid comparisons with earlier studies, the same sample sites and methodologies will be used as in those studies where feasible. 3.2.2 HABITAT AND FLORA VISUAL SURVEY
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following sites: one site inshore of the pipeline route; on the pipeline route on both shores; at one site on both shores just outside the coffer dam position; and at one site near the outer extremities of Donovans Bay on both the upstream and downstream shores totalling 8 sites. This will involve taking four quadrat photographs and two long focus photographs down the intertidal zone on a spring low tide. A quadrat photograph is a photograph of a 0.5 m square frame resting on the substrate such that the framed area almost fills the photograph. 3.2.3 INTERTIDAL EPIFAUNA
Intertidal epifauna will be assessed along transects extending across the rocky shore from the high tide mark (flotsam line) to the upper edge of the mudflats or the spring low water mark. All biota found within 0.5 m either side of the transect line will be identified and counted for each 1 m section of the transect. For species that cannot be identified in situ, one individual will be collected and preserved in formalin for subsequent identification in the laboratory. For extremely abundant species, counts will be made within the uppermost 20 cm of each 1 m length of transect, and subsequently extrapolated to estimate numbers for the 1m section. Transects will be surveyed at each of the photograph sites listed above, except that the pipeline route will not be surveyed prior to construction. Naturally occurring species and introduced species will be assessed. 3.2.4 FISH SURVEY
No formal monitoring is required, however any dead or sick fish observed by construction personnel should be noted and reported to Gunns site supervisor immediately. In this case, specimens should be collected and preserved appropriately in case any further analyses on the fish are required. 3.2.5 BENTHIC INFAUNA SURVEY
Benthic infaunal diversity and abundance will be assessed along transects across the pipeline and coffer dam positions. These transects will follow depth contours along both sides of the bay such that all sites on any one transect will be at the same depth. Intertidal infauna will be assessed along a transect in the lower intertidal mudflat zone which will include one control site at 100 m distant from the pipeline where no impact is expected and sites at 25 m outside the coffer dam and on the pipeline route. Subtidal infauna will be assessed at two sites on the 2 m depth contour where it is closest to the pipeline and two sites near the extremities of the bay. Therefore, a total of 10 sites will be surveyed. At each site, three 150 mm diameter by 100 mm deep core samples will be collected and their contents sieved over a 1 mm sieve. Fauna retained in the sieves will be counted and identified to family level. 3.2.6 TIMING AND FREQUENCY OF MONITORING SURVEYS
Monitoring surveys will be conducted once immediately prior to installation of the pipeline and one and six months after installation is complete. If any significant impact is apparent after six months, further follow-up surveys will be conducted until the impact is non-significant at the undisturbed sites and has reduced to acceptable levels at the sites where the seabed substrate was physically disturbed. The frequency and number of follow-up surveys will be determined depending on the severity of impact observed, but not be more frequent than six monthly and probably no more than two events. In follow-up surveys, only sites which showed ongoing impact and their respective control sites will be sampled. Any unacceptable proliferation of introduced species will be reported to Gunns Limited immediately to 6
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LONG REACH WHARF MONITORING RATIONALE

Methods and materials to be used in construction of the wharf are relatively complex and have been described in the Integrated Impact Statement along with assessments of their predicted impacts. Dumping of rock to form the rock walls, fill for the wharf, sediment suspension, pile driving, storm water run-off and accidental spillage will be the main factors likely to impact on estuarine ecology. Habitat modification and establishment of new habitats for colonisation will result from shading, installation of wharf pylons and construction of seawalls from freshly quarried rock. Sheltered waters will be created in the protection of the new structures. Impacts due to the operational phase of the wharf may result from accidental spillage of oils or cargos (which will include wood pulp, caustic soda, sulphuric acid and salt), introduction of exotic marine species and stormwater run-off. 4.1.2 PRE-CONSTRUCTION STUDIES
The estuarine environment in the approximate vicinity of the wharf site has been the subject of ongoing ecological studies since 2001. This work was commissioned by Bell Bay Power and its predecessors to assess the impact of discharge of cooling waters into Donovans Bay. Reports and data generated by these studies are publicly available and provide very useful pre-construction data for the wharf studies proposed here. To enable valid comparisons with the earlier studies, the same sample sites and methodologies will be used as in those studies where they coincide with the monitoring design below. 4.1.3 INTERTIDAL AND SUBTIDAL HABITAT, FLORA AND EPIFAUNA
Construction activities will impact on intertidal habitats within and adjacent to the wharf footprint by burial, smothering with fine sediments and alteration of water flow regimes. Spillage of fuel, oil or other material from the construction site may also impact on nearby intertidal communities. New and modified habitats may provide footholds for introduced species to proliferate. Seagrass beds in the small bays upstream and downstream of the wharf may become smothered. It is expected that much of this impact will reverse over time after completion of the wharf construction, however some will be irreversible. Operation of the wharf may impact on estuarine ecosystems due to accidental release of oils or harmful cargo and introduction of exotic marine species. Impacts on nearby ecosystems and infestation by introduced species will be monitored over both the short and long term. 4.1.4 FISH
Construction activities may impact on fish migration and breeding cycles if conducted during spring or early summer, however it would be extremely difficult to assess this impact in the field. Impacts on local fish communities may also result from provision of new and modified habitats or spillage of chemicals. There is a potential to impact on the finfish farm 1.7 km upstream in Long Reach, the abalone farm at
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Clarence Point and the seahorse farm at Beauty Point. Water quality is the indicator in this regard and will be monitored in a separate water quality monitoring program. Risk from infection by toxic dinoflagellates will also be investigated by assessment of the presence of dinoflagellate cysts in soft sediments at the wharf site prior to construction commencing. 4.1.5 BENTHIC INFAUNA
Benthic infauna diversity and abundance will be used for monitoring impact on soft sediment communities as well as their recovery, from the construction and operation of the wharf. Monitoring will occur in the construction area and in the two nearby small bays, Big Bay and Dirty Bay.
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MONITORING DESIGN
INTERTIDAL HABITAT AND FLORA SURVEY
A photographic record will be collected of nearby intertidal habitats at each of the intertidal transect sites listed in Section 4.2.3 to record their appearance and algal cover. This will involve taking close up photographs of two quadrats at high, mid and low tide levels, and long focus photographs across the intertidal zone on a spring low tide. 4.2.2 DINOFLAGELLATE SURVEY
Prior to commencement of construction, two core samples will be collected from suitable sediments at five sites within the footprint of the wharf and assessed for presence of dinoflagellate cysts. 4.2.3 INTERTIDAL EPIFAUNA
Intertidal epifauna transects (as described in Section3.2.3) will be assessed at 4 sites in the immediate vicinity of the wharf, positioned so they will not be buried by the wharf construction. They will be located to facilitate assessments of impacts and recovery from smothering, and impacts from changes to habitats caused by sheltering and shading. Once construction is complete, another 2 transects on the broken rock slopes will be monitored to assess colonisation of the new habitat. In each of the nearby bays, Dirty Bay and Big Bay, and at control sites 500 m distant from the wharf, an intertidal transect will be surveyed, totalling 10 transects in all. The transects will extend across the rocky shore from the high tide mark (flotsam line) to spring low water level. Naturally occurring species and introduced species will be assessed. 4.2.4 SUBTIDAL HABITAT, FLORA AND FAUNA SURVEY
Algal cover, epifauna and fish diversity and abundance will be assessed along transects in 3 to 5 m depths adjacent to and at 500 m upstream and downstream of the wharf, totalling 4 transects, using the methods of Edgar et al. (1997). Transects adjacent to the wharf should be positioned so they may be surveyed without danger from wharf operational procedures.
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Surveys as prescribed by DPIW for monitoring of marine pest incursions will be conducted annually in the vicinity of the wharf. 4.2.6 BENTHIC INFAUNA SURVEY
Benthic infaunal diversity and abundance will be assessed at four sites in the immediate vicinity of the wharf. The sites will be positioned so they will not be buried by the wharf construction, but will facilitate assessments of impacts and recovery from smothering, and impacts from changes to habitats caused by sheltering and shading. In each of the nearby bays, Dirty Bay and Big Bay, and at control sites 500 m distant from the wharf, two further sites will be assessed, totalling 12 sites in all. At each site, three 150 mm diameter by 100 mm deep core samples will be collected and their contents sieved over a 1 mm sieve. Fauna retained in the sieves will be counted and identified to family level. 4.2.7 TIMING AND FREQUENCY OF MONITORING SURVEYS
Monitoring surveys will be conducted once immediately prior to commencement of construction, then repeated one and six months after completion of construction. If any unacceptable impact is apparent after 6 months, further follow-up surveys will be conducted until the impact is non-significant at undisturbed sites and has reduced to acceptable levels at sites where the seabed substrate was physically disturbed or the environment altered. The frequency and number of follow-up surveys will depend on the severity of impact observed, but will not be more frequent than six monthly and probably no more than two monthly. In follow-up surveys, only sites which showed unacceptable impact and their respective control sites will be sampled. Ongoing monitoring surveys as prescribed by DPIW for monitoring of marine pest incursions will be conducted annually in the vicinity of the wharf If any significant release of harmful chemicals or oils occurs during the operational phase, a complete round of monitoring incorporating all of the above survey components shall be conducted immediately and each month following until impacts related to the spill have reduced to acceptable levels.
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EFFLUENT PIPELINE SUBSEA INTERVAL MONITORING RATIONALE

The pulp mill effluent pipeline with an outside diameter of 1 m is to be laid from the shore to a point 3 km offshore. The pipeline will be buried for its entire length unless the seabed proves to be too hard for proposed excavation methods, in which case it will be fastened by bolts to the seabed. Only the diffuser is to be unburied and this will rest on the surface of a low profile reef area in a water depth of 26 m. The method of burial proposed for the subtidal section of the outfall pipe is to excavate a trench using an excavator mounted on a barge which will be positioned by anchors. The spoil from excavation will be
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placed on the seabed at the side of the trench. A sandy interval extending from the diffuser site inshore for approximately 150 m, with sand up to 1 m deep, will be crossed by jetting the sand aside and building a level rock base using broken rock sourced from on shore. The shore crossing will be trenched last by an excavator so that the trench opened through the dunes, across the beach and the intertidal zone will be open for as little time as possible to minimise the risk of storm damage. No road building materials will be used to stabilise the sandy beach for traffic during the construction phase. If required, removable matting will be laid over the sand for the construction period. Once the entire trench has been excavated, the pipe will be assembled on shore behind the dunes and pulled into position by winching from an anchored barge. The trench will then be backfilled by scraping the spoil back over the pipeline. It is anticipated that trenching operations and physical disturbance of the seabed will be contained within a strip 25 m either side of the pipeline route. Construction is expected to be completed within a period of 3 months and to be conducted during late summer when weather conditions are likely to be most suitable. Once in place, the pipeline will remain buried and be used to conduct effluent at ambient temperature. It is not expected to cause an ongoing impact. Effluent discharge is the subject of Section 6. 5.1.2 HABITAT, FLORA AND EPIFAUNA
The beach above high tide mark and the dune interval are considered in the terrestrial monitoring program. The intertidal zone and the first 1000 m of the pipeline route consist of basalt rock covered by unvegetated, unconsolidated sand. Once the trench has been backfilled, it is therefore expected that sand will be washed back over the construction site by natural processes and the habitat restored. However, there is a risk of storm activity washing into the open trench during construction and eroding the beach and dunes, thereby causing displacement of large volumes of sand. The low profile basalt reef habitat of the remainder of the pipe route will be disturbed by excavation, by being buried under spoil and by the scraping of the spoil back into the trench. The short sand interval inshore of the diffuser will be completely displaced by jetting, and then a bed of broken rock will be constructed by dumping from a barge. These operations will result in disturbance and suspension of considerable volumes of seabed sediments and fine crushed rock. As the suspended material settles, some nearby habitat may become smothered. After completion of construction, a visible scar is expected to persist indefinitely along the pipeline route due to the physical impact, but since the substrate will be the native rock, it is expected to be recolonised by local flora and fauna. However, the initially barren rock surface may provide an opportunity for invasive introduced species to colonise the area before native species. The depositional environment of the coast in the vicinity of the pipeline route is highly energetic as evidenced by the unconsolidated nature of the sands and lack of fine material within them. Storms often displace the sand on the beach then later replace it. Additionally, features of the low profile reef indicate that large areas are subject to repeated burial by sand and re-exposure presumably due to strong currents generated by storms. Therefore, it is unlikely that smothering of habitats will cause any more than transitory damage within the scheme of natural fluctuations. Short term impact by smothering and physical disturbance, recolonisation of the disturbed seabed and any incursions of introduced species will be monitored. 5.1.3 INTERTIDAL FLORA AND EPIFAUNA
Due to the unconsolidated, unvegetated nature of the sandy sediments no epiflora or epifauna exist in the intertidal zone in the vicinity of the pipeline route. Therefore, rocky shores at both ends of the beach will be assessed and compared with more distant similar habitats to the east and west. Impacts on infauna will be monitored in the subtidal sandy intervals as detailed below.
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Construction activities are expected to impact on fish communities in the vicinity due to noise, deterioration of water quality, and exposure of normally inaccessible food sources. However, as the disturbed and smothered habitat recovers, these impacts are expected to cease and the communities return to their natural state. It would be impractical to monitor fish activity in the vicinity of machinery during construction, but short and medium term impacts of construction and operation will be assessed. Impacts of construction and operation on pelagic fish will be impractical to monitor. 5.1.5 BENTHIC INFAUNA
Benthic infauna diversity and abundance will be impacted by physical disturbance of the sandy beach and seabed and by smothering by spoil and suspended material. However, benthic infauna communities are expected to recover as the habitat recovers. The degree of impact and the recovery rate will be monitored.
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INTERTIDAL FLORA AND EPIFAUNA
Due to the unconsolidated, unvegetated nature of the sandy sediments, flora and epifauna in the intertidal zone in the vicinity of the pipeline route may not reflect impact from construction activities such as fuel or oil spillage. Therefore rocky shores at both ends of the beach will be assessed and compared with more distant similar habitats to the east and west by surveying two pairs of intertidal transects at each of the 4 locations using the methods described in Section 3.2.3. Impacts on infauna will be monitored as in the subtidal sandy intervals. 5.2.2 SUBTIDAL HABITAT, FLORA AND EPIFAUNA
The degree of impact and rate of recovery will be monitored by surveying transect lines set across the pipeline route and extending for 100 m on both sides of the pipe. The transect lines will be set at 500 m intervals along the pipe, with the first being positioned in the intertidal zone and the last at 2000m offshore. The remainder of the pipeline will be monitored as part of the area within the 500 m mixing zone. The intertidal transect and transects at 500 m and 1000 m distances will be set along the depth contour at approximately 45 degrees to the pipeline and extend until they reach 100 m from the pipeline while the remainder will be set perpendicular to the pipeline route. The intertidal zone will be surveyed at low tide. General habitat condition will be assessed by collection and assessment of video records along each transect. This involves collecting high resolution digital video imagery of the seabed along a transect line which has distance tags each 5 m. The camera must be no more than 0.5 m above the seabed and images must be sufficiently clear to enable detailed description of habitat features and identification of most flora and fauna. The transect line must be kept in view and progress along the transect paused to take vertical footage each 5 m. The video record will be described with regard to seabed sediments, habitats, algae, fish, epibenthic fauna, water clarity, introduced species and presence of pollution indicators such as bacterial or algal mats, filamentous algae and gas bubbles.
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Floral and epifaunal communities will be quantitatively assessed along the transects by collection of 4 randomly sited quadrat photographs on reef at the intersection with the pipeline route and 25 m and 100 m either side. These will only be collected from transects that are set on reef, i.e. those at 1500 m and 2000 m from the shore. 5.2.3 FISH
Impacts on fish populations will be studied using baited underwater video surveys using protocols as described by Willis and Babcock (2000). Bait will be attached in the center of the field of view and photographed by downwards-pointing video over a 15 minute period. The video record will be reviewed for species diversity, and maximum number of fish and mega-invertebrate species in a single frame. Baited video data will be collected using two video systems spaced 10 to 15 m apart at the same sites as the quadrat photographs on all but the intertidal transect. 5.2.4 BENTHIC INFAUNA
Benthic infauna diversity and abundance will be used to monitor biological impact and recovery in soft sediments. This will only be possible on the intertidal, 500 m and 1000 m transects. Three samples of sediment will be collected each from the intersection with the pipeline route and sites 25 m and 100 m perpendicularly distant from the pipeline either side on each transect. At each site, three 150 mm diameter by 100 mm deep core samples will be collected and their contents sieved over a 1 mm sieve. Fauna retained in the sieves will be counted and identified to family. 5.2.5 TIMING AND FREQUENCY OF MONITORING SURVEYS
Monitoring surveys will be conducted once immediately prior to installation of the pipeline then repeated one and six months after completion of construction. If any significant impact remains apparent after six months, further follow-up surveys will be conducted until the impact is non-significant at undisturbed sites and has reduced to acceptable levels at sites where the seabed substrate was physically disturbed. The frequency and number of follow-up surveys will depend on the severity of impact observed, but will not be more frequent than six monthly and probably no more than two events. In follow-up surveys, only sites which showed ongoing impact and their respective control sites will be sampled.
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EFFLUENT DIFFUSER AND MIXING ZONE

The effluent diffuser will be a smooth concrete coated pipe with an outside diameter of 1 m and open ports at intervals along its 200 m length. It will be laid unburied on the surface of an area of low profile reef surrounded by sand in a water depth of 26 m. The mixing zone has been defined as extending 500 m in all directions from the 200 m long diffuser. Detailed reports on toxicity and potential impacts from the pulp mill effluent are included in the Gunns IIS. 6.1.2 HABITAT, FLORA AND EPIFAUNA
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impacts. Anchoring equipment used to hold the barge in place while the pipeline is being pulled out from the shore is expected to cause localised superficial damage. Ongoing impact within the mixing zone from operational discharge of effluent through the diffuser may alter habitat condition and ecological health through changes in water quality and sedimentation rates. This monitoring program has been designed to survey a range of variables within the mixing zone as indicators of habitat condition and ecological health. Bioaccumulation of chemicals from the effluent in fish, shellfish and algae is considered separately in the chemical monitoring program. Studies conducted by Toxikos Pty Ltd have ruled out any likelihood of impacts on larger vertebrates such as seals (Toxikos 2006) and penguins (Richard Fawkes pers. comm.). 6.1.3 FISH
Construction activities are not expected to impact on fish communities in the vicinity, however the diffuser structure will provide new reef-like habitat. Operational discharge of effluent through the diffuser may impact on fish by altering water quality, food availability and habitat. Each of these factors may result in an increase or decrease in fish numbers. The Tasmanian State Policy on Water Quality Management 1997 prohibits fish deaths due to degraded water quality within the mixing zone. 6.1.4 BENTHIC INFAUNA
Benthic infauna diversity and abundance are unlikely to be impacted by construction activities. However, infaunal communities are expected to be a sensitive indicator of the degree and extent of impact of altered water and sediment quality resulting from effluent discharge.
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6.2.1
MONITORING DESIGN
MIXING ZONE COMPLIANCE MONITORING
A separate monitoring program designed on the Multiple Before and After Control and Impact (MBACI) principles described by Keough and Mapstone (1995) is being formulated at present. Its purpose is to detect whether impacts from effluent discharge extend beyond the approved mixing zone boundary. It is based on ecological data collected from the outfall vicinity by Aquenal over the last 2 years and takes into account local ecosystem diversity, abundance, temporal variability and spatial variability (Aquenal 2006b). The final design was submitted to government for approval in February 2007. This program will have bearing on the mixing zone monitoring considered below in that the MBACI impact monitoring sites will be located immediately outside the mixing zone and will be monitored for 2.5 years prior to commencement of effluent discharge. The natural ecosystem variability found in the pre-commissioning monitoring is presumed to apply to similar habitat found within the mixing zone and reduces the need for pre-commissioning monitoring there. 6.2.2
HABITAT, FLORA AND EPIFAUNA
Habitat condition will be monitored by surveying transects set across the diffuser and extending for 500
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m on both sides of the diffuser structure. Similar transects set across the pipeline inshore of the diffuser and across an offshore extension of the centre line will also be surveyed. Spacing of the transects will be at 250 m and centred at the midpoint of the diffuser. Five such transects will be surveyed, such that they cover the estimated mixing zone area. General habitat condition will be assessed by collection of video records along each transect using a towed video system. Position along the transect will be monitored by GPS and logged at least every 100 m on the video record. Closer inspection of seabed habitat and biota will be conducted by surveying three transects set across the diffuser and extending 100 m on both sides using an ROV or diver so that items of interest may be investigated. One 200 m long transect parallel to the diffuser at a distance of 200 m on each side will also be surveyed. Methodology described in Section 5.2.2 will be used to assess habitat condition along the transects. Floral and epifaunal communities will be quantitatively assessed on the inner three 1000 m transects by collection of 4 randomly sited quadrat photographs on reef adjacent to the diffuser centre line and at 100 m and 250 m either side. 6.2.3 FISH
Impact on fish populations will be monitored using the baited video technique developed by Aquenal for the MBACI monitoring program. Baited video data will be collected over two 15 minute intervals at the quadrat photograph sites. 6.2.4 BENTHIC INFAUNA
Benthic infauna diversity and abundance monitoring will only be possible where sufficient soft sediment exists. Ideally, samples would be collected from sites in the vicinity of the quadrat photographs. However, due to the patchy nature of sediment distribution, a sampling pattern will have to be developed after the first visual survey of the transect lines. At each site, three Van Veen grab samples will be collected and their contents sieved over a 1 mm sieve. Fauna retained in the sieves will be counted and identified to family level. 6.2.5 TIMING AND FREQUENCY OF MONITORING SURVEYS
A monitoring survey within the mixing zone will be conducted concurrently with the final MBACI precommissioning sampling event and then repeated six monthly thereafter. The number and frequency of post-commissioning monitoring events will be decided by the regulatory authorities.
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MONITORING SCHEDULE
Marine section Long Reach Tamar crossing Donovans Bay wharf of effluent pipeline Diffuser and mixing zone
Intertidal habitat photos Intertidal transects Subtidal quadrat photographs Fish survey baited videos Subtidal census transects Subtidal video/ROV transects Benthic infauna samples Timing months Ongoing monitoring No No IMP only No 6 monthly -1 and 1 -1, 1 and 6 -1, 1 and 6 -1, 1 and 6 -1 and 6 25 x 3 10 x 3 12 x 3 15 x 3 15 x 3 No No No 5 No No 4 No No 5 x 200m ROV 5 x 1000m towed video No No No 10 x 2 15 x 2 No No No 10 x 4 15 x 4 No 6 then 8 10 8 No 2 sites 8 sites 10 sites No No
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REFERENCES
Aquenal (2006a) Environmental Investigation at Proposed Tamar River Crossings for Gunns Pulp Mill Water Supply Pipeline. Bell Bay Pulp Mill Draft Integrated Impact Statement, Volume 11, Appendix 26. July 2006. Aquenal (2006b) Environmental Investigation at Proposed Tamar River Crossings for Gunns Pulp Mill Water Supply Pipeline. Bell Bay Pulp Mill Draft Integrated Impact Statement, Volume 11, Appendix 27. July 2006. Edgar, G.J., Moverley, J., Barrett, N.S., Peters, D. and Reed, C. (1997) The conservation-related benefits of a systematic marine biological sampling program: the Tasmanian reef bioregionalisation as a case study. Biological Conservation, 79, 227-240. GHD. (2006). Assessment of Potential Effluent Pipeline Route across Donovans Bay. Bell Bay Pulp Mill Draft Integrated Impact Statement, Volume 11, Appendix 28. M. J. Keough and B. D. Mapstone. (1995). Protocols for designing marine ecological monitoring programs associated with BEK mills, National Pulp Mills Research Program Technical report No. 11. Nielsen, J., and Jernakoff, P. (1996). A review of the interaction of sediment and water quality with benthic communities. Report No. 25. CSIRO, Canberra. Pitt and Sherry (2006) Tamar River Pipeline Installation. Bell Bay Pulp Mill Draft Integrated Impact Statement, Volume 11, Appendix 56. Prepared by I Woodward. July 2006. Toxikos (2006). Comment on Bell Bay Effluent and Potential Impact on Nearby Seal Colonies. Bell Bay Pulp Mill Draft Integrated Impact Statement, Volume 10, Appendix 23. July 2006. Warwick, R. M. (1986). A new method for detecting pollution effects on marine benthic communities. Marine Biology 92, 557-562. Willis, T.J., Babcock, R.C. (2000). A baited underwater video system for the determination of relative density of carnivorous reef fish. Marine and Freshwater Research 51, 755-763.
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Bell Bay Pulp Mill Project Construction Monitoring Plan BBA-PLN-1000-1400-001H-B-00

BBA-PLN-1000-1400-001H-B-00 Construction Monitoring Plan

Date 27 November 2007 30 January 2007

Prepared JRD JRD

BBA-PLN-1000-1400-001H-B-00 Construction Monitoring Plan

1. Purpose and Scope

Mill Site LU1

Effluent Outfall EM1

Workers Accommodation LU2

Marine Ecological Monitoring

Tamar Crossing/ Donovans Bay

Marine Mammals and Turtle Monitoring

BBA-PLN-1000-1400-001H-B-00 Construction Monitoring Plan

2. Applicable Permit Conditions

Schedule LU1 Permit condition LU3 LU4 EM1 Permit wording

Number 2MN3.2 CN3.2 CN3.2 MN2.2

Schedule Permit condition LU1

Sequential page 63 of 201 (Seq. 76)

Sequential page 19 of 50 (Seq. 258)

BBA-PLN-1000-1400-001H-B-00 Construction Monitoring Plan

Schedule Permit condition EM1

Sequential page 10-11 of 25 (Seq. 351-352)

Schedule LU1 Permit condition LU3 LU4 EM1

Number 2MN3.4 CN3.4 CN3.4 MN2.4

BBA-PLN-1000-1400-001H-B-00 Construction Monitoring Plan

Bell Bay Alliance consortium John Holland. Mc Mahon and Gunns.

BBA-PLN-1000-1400-001H-B-00 Construction Monitoring Plan

Monitoring methodology mill and wharf sites

BBA-PLN-1000-1400-001H-B-00 Construction Monitoring Plan

BBA-PLN-1000-1400-001H-B-00 Construction Monitoring Plan

BBA-PLN-1000-1400-001H-B-00 Construction Monitoring Plan

Responsibilities and reporting Activity

Noise and Vibration Monitoring

BBA-PLN-1000-1400-001H-B-00 Construction Monitoring Plan

Noise and Vibration Monitoring

5NC 7.1 5NC 8.1

LU1 LU1 LU2 LU3 LU3 LU3

6NC7.1 6NC8.1 NC1.2 3.3 NC2.1-2.3 NC7.1

LU3 LU4 LU4 LU4

NC9.1 3.3 NC2.1-2.3 NC7.1

BBA-PLN-1000-1400-001H-B-00 Construction Monitoring Plan

Noise and Vibration Monitoring

BBA-PLN-1000-1400-001H-B-00 Construction Monitoring Plan

Noise and Vibration Monitoring

Monitoring methodology mill, wharf, landfill, reservoir and quarry

BBA-PLN-1000-1400-001H-B-00 Construction Monitoring Plan

Noise and Vibration Monitoring

BBA-PLN-1000-1400-001H-B-00 Construction Monitoring Plan

Noise and Vibration Monitoring

BBA-PLN-1000-1400-001H-B-00 Construction Monitoring Plan

Noise and Vibration Monitoring

Responsibilities and reporting Activity

Monitoring vibration/over pressure Complaints/Incident Report

BBA Env Manager

Summary report at end of construction.

BBA Env Manager

BBA-PLN-1000-1400-001H-B-00 Construction Monitoring Plan

BBA-PLN-1000-1400-001H-B-00 Construction Monitoring Plan

Responsibilities and reporting Activity

Groundwater Monitoring as required.

BBA Environmental Manager

Gunns Environmental Manager Director Environmental Management

BBA-PLN-1000-1400-001H-B-00 Construction Monitoring Plan