Marlborough Sounds Resource Management Plan 30.4.2.2.4 Hazardous Facilities (District Function) (Refer to Appendix C for Methodology to Calculate Effects Ratio) 30.4.2.2.4.1 Criteria for Assessment a) The location of any special natural features, or other environmentally sensitive areas, to be protected; b) The possibility of exposure to natural hazards; c) The density of surrounding development; d) The availability of and access to suitable transport routes; e) The risks associated with transportation to or from the site; and f) Compliance with any relevant Codes of practice or guidelines. 30.4.2.2.4.2 Specific requirements may be imposed to ensure that any undue risk posed by the facility is avoided or mitigated. Particular regard will be given to site layout, site management and emergency procedures and monitoring systems. Consideration will be given, as appropriate, to issues such as: a) The equipment relating to the particular risk posed by the facility; b) Stormwater detention and treatment; c) Sustainable treatment and disposal methods for hazardous waste; d) Adherence to management systems such as the NZCIC Responsible Care Programme or recognised Standards for Environmental Management Systems; e) Provision for site management (operational) plans and emergency plans; f) Proposals for monitoring the storage, use and transportation of hazardous substances; and g) Consideration of practicable alternative operating methods or sites. 30.4.2.2.5 Vegetation Clearance Assessment Criteria a) Whether the application adequately avoids, remedies or mitigates adverse effects on indigenous vegetation and habitats of indigenous fauna. b) In assessing consent applications for the clearance of any indigenous vegetation, Council will consider the significance of the vegetation affected (including the presence of rare or endangered plant or animal species) and the impact of the proposal on ecological values of the area. Council will also take into account the extent of the reduction on the indigenous vegetation type in the District, should the application proceed, and the impact on the sustainability of that indigenous vegetation type. 30.4.3 Resource Consent Conditions Any resource consent may include conditions relating to any one or more of the following: a) All those matters contained in section 108 of the Act; 30 - 18