21 August 2008 Chapter 9 - Coastal Marine Policy 1.3 Apply controls to shipping activity in Queen Charlotte Sound and Tory Channel, based on the amount of energy produced by ship-generated waves, which may cause adverse environmental effects. Policy 1.4 When considering applications for consent for ships that are expected to propagate waves having energy levels in excess of limits specified in the Plan, to have particular regard to the potential for adverse effects on: • Places and cultural values of importance to Te Atiawa; • The shoreline and lawfully-established shoreline structures; • Amenity values enjoyed by residents; • People's use and enjoyment of the foreshore and coastal marine area for recreational activities; and • The natural character of the coastal environment of the Sounds. Policy 1.5 Work with the community and the shipping industry to continually assess the appropriateness of the overall framework for shipping activities in light of environmental and technological changes or the occurrence of unforeseen effects from shipping activity. Policy 1.6 Undertake monitoring to assist in developing appropriate approaches to managing the effects of shipping activity in Queen Charlotte Sound and Tory Channel. Policy 1.7 Work in partnership with Te Atiawa in managing the effects of ship-generated waves in Queen Charlotte Sound and Tory Channel. Policy 1.8 Recognise and provide for Te Atiawa's continued access to, and use of, traditional coastal resources in Tory Channel and Queen Charlotte Sound and in particular, recognise the value of Tory Channel for Te Atiawa, in terms of the concepts of mauri, mana and manaakitanga that this area brings to this iwi. Policy 1.9 Maintain the life supporting capacity of coastal ecosystems by avoiding, remedying or mitigating the adverse effects of ship-generated waves and speed. Policy 1.10 Maintain people's ability to safely use the foreshore and the coastal marine area for a range of recreational activities. Policy 1.11 Maintain people's ability to effectively use any lawfully established structure for that structure's intended purpose. 9 - 21