Marlborough Sounds Resource Management Plan 20 August 2015 35.2.1 Maintenance Dredging for Navigation Management and Berthage Purposes Disturbance and damage of foreshore and/or seabed associated with dredging for navigation management and berthage purposes, including any associated discharge of water or contaminants, is a Controlled Activity provided that the activity conforms to the following standards and terms: 35.2.1.1 Standards a) The disturbance shall not exceed: • 50,000 cubic metres in volume; • 4 hectares in area; or • 1000 metres in length in any 12 month period. b) The activity shall be undertaken in a manner which minimises water turbidity. 35.2.1.2 Terms a) A coastal permit in respect of the activity may be granted for a period not exceeding five years; and b) The consent holder shall at all times throughout the period when dredging occurs, pay to the Council, on behalf of the Crown, any sum of money required to be paid by regulation made under section 360(1)(c) of the Act. 35.2.1.3 Matters Over Which Control is Reserved The matters over which the Council shall exercise its control are: a) The duration of the consent; b) The information and monitoring requirements; c) The administrative charges payable; d) The method of dredging; e) The depth of dredging; f) The frequency and timing of dredging; g) The volume of material removed; and h) Disposal of tailings. 35.2.2 Drilling Disturbance and damage of foreshore and seabed associated with any drilling operation is a Controlled Activity provided that the activity conforms to the following standards and terms: 35.2.2.1 Standards a) The diameter of the drilled hole(s) shall not exceed 600mm; and b) The activity shall be undertaken in a manner which minimises water turbidity. 35.2.2.2 Terms A coastal permit in respect of the activity may be granted for a period not exceeding five years. 35 – 10