11 September 2014 Chapter 35 - Coastal Marine Zones One, Two and Three Noise shall be measured in accordance with NZS 6801:2008. Adjusted levels shall be determined in accordance with NZS 6802:2008. Any construction activities will meet standards specified in NZS 6803:1999. Provided this Standard shall not apply to the following: i) Noise generated by navigational aids, safety signals, warning devices, or emergency pressure relief valves; ii) Noise generated by emergency work arising from the need to protect life or limb or prevent loss or serious damage to property or minimise or prevent environmental damage; iii) Noise generated by ships under way; iv) Noise ordinarily generated by commercial fishing activities; and v) Noise ordinarily generated by the arrival and departure of vessels servicing a marine farm. 35.4.2.10.2 Assessment Criteria a) Consideration of the social, cultural, economic and environmental benefits from the development and operation of the marine farm and marine farming; b) Assessment of effects on values in the coastal environment that are of significance to Tangata Whenua; c) Consideration of the layout and positioning of the marine farm structures to ensure continued reasonable public access (including recreational access) in the vicinity of the marine farm; d) Consideration of the specific location, extent and nature of disturbance to the foreshore and seabed from the anchoring systems, and the management of the effects of that disturbance; e) Consideration of the structural safety and security of the proposed structures and anchoring systems; f) Assessment of any adverse effects from the proposed structures, nets, vessels, anchoring systems and lighting systems on the following: • navigational safety, including the layout and positioning of the marine farm structures and the provision of navigation warning devices and signs; • natural character, landscape and visual amenity values, including the colour, reflectivity and external finish of buildings and structures, and the size, design and location of the buildings; • marine mammals, pelagic fish and seabirds. g) Assessment of any adverse effects from the discharges to coastal water, including: • The effects from seabed deposition and changes to water quality; • Ecological effects, including cumulative effects, relating to the proximity of ecologically important marine habitats; • Environmental standards against which the ecological, water quality and bed deposition effects of the discharges are monitored and evaluated; 35 - 27