Chapter 1 - Introduction Volume Two Sets out the rules to achieve the objectives, policies and methods including the assessment criteria for those activities subjected to resource consents. Volume Two also contains the interpretation section which defines the words, terms and phrases used in the Plan. Volume Three Contains the planning maps for the Marlborough Sounds Resource Management Plan. 1.3.1 Areas to Which the Plan Applies The Plan applies to the Marlborough Sounds area as defined on the planning maps; refer to Volume Three of the Marlborough Sounds Resource Management Plan. The landward boundary follows approximately the ridgeline of the Bryant and Richmond Ranges while the seaward boundary is that of the outer limits of the Coastal Marine Area being the outer limits of the territorial sea (12 nautical miles) and the line of Mean High Water Springs (MHWS). 1.5 Plan Framework Relationship Between the Marlborough Sounds Resource Management Plan and Other Policy Statements and Plans Prepared Under the Resource Management Act 1991 Figure 1.1 shows the relationship of the Marlborough Sounds Resource Management Plan to other policies and plans prepared under the Resource Management Act 1991. It is important to note that each level of policy or plan must not be inconsistent with the level above. Figure 1.1 Relationship Between the Marlborough Sounds Resource Management Plan and Other Policy Statements and Plans National Policy National New Zealand Central Statement Environmental Coastal Policy Government (optional) Standards Statement Responsibilities (optional) (mandatory) Marlborough Regional Policy Statement Marlborough District Council Responsibilities Marlborough Sounds Wairau/Awatere Resource Management Plan Resource Management Plan (combined coastal, regional (combined coastal, regional and district plan) and district plan) 1 3