11 September 2014 Chapter 35 - Coastal Marine Zones One, Two and Three 35.2.3.1 Standards a) The discharge shall not inhibit the gathering of shellfish for human consumption. b) The natural temperature of the water shall not be changed by more than 3 degrees Celsius. c) The following shall not have any significant adverse effect on aquatic life: • Any pH change; • Any increase in the deposition of matter on the foreshore or seabed; or • Any discharge of a contaminant into the water. d) The concentration of dissolved oxygen in the discharge shall exceed 80% of the saturation concentration. e) There shall be no undesirable biological growths as a result of any discharge of a contaminant into the water. f) Aquatic organisms shall not be rendered unsuitable for human consumption by the presence of contaminants. g) Median faecal coliform concentration of not less than five samples, taken within any consecutive 30 day period, shall not exceed a Most Probable Number (MPN) of 14 per 100ml (or Colony Forming Units per 100ml), and not more than ten percent of samples taken within any consecutive 30 day period shall exceed and MPN of 43 per 100ml (or 43 Colony Forming Units per 100ml) as a result of any discharge of a contaminant or water. Samples shall not be taken on the same or consecutive days. 35.2.3.2 Terms A coastal permit in respect of the activity may be granted for a period up to but not exceeding 20 years. 35.2.3.3 Matters Over Which Control is Reserved The matters over which the Council will exercise its control are: a) The duration of the consent; b) The information and monitoring requirements; c) The administrative charges payable; d) The volume, rate and nature of the discharge; e) The discharge point; and f) Entrapment and disposal of contaminants. 35.2.4 The Taking and Discharge of Coastal Water The taking, use and discharge of coastal water from the coastal marine area, within 200 metres of MHWS, not exceeding 3000 cubic metres per day is a Controlled Activity provided the activity conforms to the following standards and terms. 35.2.4.1 Standards The discharge shall not adversely affect the quality of the receiving coastal water, beyond a reasonable zone of mixing. 35.2.4.2 Terms A coastal permit in respect of the activity may be granted for a period not exceeding 20 years. 35 - 11