24647 Seaview Tce Enviro Mgmt Plan

List of Referenced Legislation & Codes of Practice – Environment
HB-HSEQ-F-005-A Version 5
              Issue              Applicable Legislation / Guidelines / Standards    Regulating                     Major Requirements of Legislation
                                                                                    Authority
  Sensitive Receptors            Environmental Protection (Noise) Policy 2008 QLD     DEHP          Minimise the effects of noise on adjacent environmental values,
                                                                                                     including neighbours, unless authorised by an Environmental
                                                                                                     Authority, Development Approval.
                                                                                                    If an activity is expected to cause noise, which is expected to be
                                                                                                     unreasonable, refer to Schedule 1 of EP (Noise) Policy. Schedule 1
                                                                                                     provides a list of acceptable noise limits for different activities.
                                 AS/NZ 2436:1981 "Guide to Noise Control on         Standards       Methods for sound measurement and the control of noise are outlined
                                 Construction, Maintenance and Demolition sites".    Australia      Guidelines provided for hearing protection
  Noise Thresholds / Hours of    Nuisance Laws prescribed in the Environmental        DEHP          Work Hours on Building sites are Mon-Sat 6.30am-6.00pm, except
  Operation                      Protection Act 1994 Qld                                             where prior approval has been obtained (e.g. from local council).
                                                                                                    No work is permitted on Sundays and Public Holidays.
                                 Local Council Laws                                                 Local regulations should also be followed.

  Soil Management
  Erosion and sediment control   Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 2009 QLD     DEHP          Local council can develop environmental plans to manage erosion
                                 Best Practice Erosion & Sediment Control 2008                       and sediment erosion issues. Check with the appropriate local council
                                                                                                     for further details Must not deposit sand, soil, silt or mud—
                                                                                                     - in a roadside gutter, stormwater drain or a water; or
                                                                                                     - in a place where it could move or be washed into a roadside gutter,
                                                                                                     or stormwater drain
                                                                                                    Local council can develop environmental plans to manage erosion
                                                                                                     and sediment erosion issues. Check with the appropriate local council
                                                                                                     for further details
                                                                                                    Minimisation of erosion and control of sediment in all construction
                                                                                                     activities.
                                                                                                    Use of erosion control matting to minimise soil erosion on steep
                                                                                                     slopes and for highly erosive soils.
                                                                                                    Stabilised entry and exit points to minimise tracking of sediment
                                                                                                     offsite.
                                                                                                    Sediment control for service trenches.
                                                                                                    Preserve as much soil cover (grass, leaf litter, gravel and erosion
                                                                                                     control mats) as possible.
                                                                                                    Maintain kerb vegetation where practicable to filter out sediment
                                                                                                    Commence earthworks immediately prior to building.
                                                                                                    Topsoil should be stockpiled (with cover) for later use.
                                                                                                    Building materials should be located within the sediment control zone.
                                                                                                    A perimeter bank may be required upslope of a stockpile.


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