The Road to New Plant Approvals

Graeme Claridge

New Plant Approvals

How do we get to this stage

New Plant Approvals

Key word - Consultation

– Regional Councils

– Local Councils

– HSNO and ERMA

– OSH

– Emergency Services

New Plant Approvals

Regional Councils

• Land Use Consent

– Environmental Hazard Assessment

• Fire Reports

• Discharge Consents

– Stormwater Discharge

– Air Discharge

– Neighborhood Consultation Notified/Non Notified

New Plant ApprovalsDistrict or City Councils

• District Plan Compliance• Permitted or Discretionary Activity

• May place additional restrictions to operations

– Building Consents

• Neighborhood Consultation may also be required

• Discharge Permits

– Stormwater Discharge

– Air Discharge

– Noise

– Traffic Management issues

New Plant ApprovalsHSNO Approvals

• Prelimiary Approval• Fire Report (where Applicable)

• Hazardous Zone Requirements and Tank Spacing

• Design Code compliance

• Hazardous Substances Management Plan

• OSH Consultation• Pressure Vessel Certifications (outside HSNO)

• Preliminary HS&E plan

• Fire Service Notification (where applicable)

New Plant Approvals

Now we can start building

New Plant ApprovalsHSNO Approvals

• Location Test Certification• Approved Handlers

• Signage Requirements

• Hazardous Substances Management Plan

• Site and Plant Emergency Management Plan

• Stationary Container Certification (and Piping)

• Bund Integrity Tests

• Electrical Certification for Hazardous Zones

• Safety Equipment, OSH Inspection

• Fire Management Systems, Fire Service Consultation