SARA RFI - Ecological Assessment Report

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        •      Table 1
        •      Project Phase (e.g. construction)
        •      Environmental Management Issue
                       Policy/Conditions of Approval/Legislation
                       Strategies
                       o     Responsibility
                       o     Management Actions
                       o     Performance Requirements
                       o     Monitoring
                       o     Reporting
                       o     Corrective Action
                                            Table 1-1          Component of EMP Elements

        Policy                                  Description

        Policy                                  A statement by the Developer of its principles and intentions in relation
                                                to its overall environmental performance, with reference to applicable
                                                legislation, policies and conditions of approval.

        Strategy                                The performance goals against which the policy will be measured.

        Management Action                       The procedures to be undertaken to meet the policy and strategy.

        Responsibility                          Nominated responsible person(s) for undertaking each specific
                                                tasks/action.

        Performance                             The required level of performance, where environmental/legislative
        Requirement                             standards apply, or in their absence, project specific performance
                                                objectives.

        Monitoring                              Procedures to monitor, measure and record performance.

        Reporting                               Reporting requirements of the task/action and the responsible parties.

        Corrective Action                       The procedures to be undertaken if performance gaols are not met.

1.4     Contract Agreement and Responsible Personnel

        The Developer will ensure that all contractual documents with the Design Consultant and the
        Principal Contractor (Construction Phase), specifically quote the EMP as a responsibility. The
        contractual documents should also indicate that the Engineering Design Consultant/Contractor (the
        Superintendent) is responsible for ensuring EMP compliance. It is to be noted that the ‘Duty of Care’
        will apply to all personnel working at the site.



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