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Licence conditions for pollution studies and reduction program
Licence conditions for pollution studies and reduction programs
Summary
Licence number:
1688
Title:
PRP 305: Pollution Study for Diamond Bay Ocean Discharges
Start date:
13 May 2016
Licence Condition
Objective PRP305.1 The objective of this Pollution Study is to assess the level of risk to the environment and public health posed by discharging untreated sewage from Sydney Water’s 3 ocean outfalls at Vaucluse, Diamond Bay North and Diamond Bay South. The risk assessment should be based on a literature review of all existing relevant information on these discharges and their impact that is publically available or held by Sydney Water. This study should also identify any critical knowledge gaps to understanding the risks to the environment and health.
Project Plan PRP305.2 The licensee is to develop a project plan for the Pollution Study that meets the objectives stated in PRP305.1 and clearly outlines the project tasks, scope, methodology and timeframes. The project plan should outline the data and information that Sydney Water proposes to review as part of this Pollution Study. The licensee is required to provide the EPA with a copy of the Project Plan by Friday 8th July 2016 for EPA’s review prior to commencing the Pollution Study.
Draft Report PRP305.3 The licensee is required to provide the EPA with a copy of a draft report that meets the objectives outlined in PRP305.1 and has been developed in accordance with the project plan outlined in PRP305.2. The draft report should contain: An introduction A methodology including any relevant Australian or international standards Findings of the literature review. The section should describe but not explain or interpret the findings; it should however draw attention to specific trends, research or data that are important. A discussion on the level of risk to the environment and human health. This section should also identify any critical knowledge gaps to understanding the level of risk to the environment and human health. Reference list and appendices section. The draft report is to be provided to the EPA within 6 months from the date that the Project Plan is finalised in agreement with the EPA, or within a timeframe agreed to in writing by the EPA.
Final Report PRP305.4 The licensee is required to provide the EPA with a copy of a final report that: Meets the objective outlined in PRP305.1 Has been developed in accordance with the project plan outlined in PRP305.2 Conforms with the report structure outlined in PRP305.3 The final report should take into consideration any comments from the EPA on the draft report and be provided to the EPA within 8 weeks of the licensee receiving comments from EPA on the draft report.