2. Mangatawa catchment consents for earthworks, storm water ...

(b) Natural State (River) Water Quality Classification - the natural quality of the water shall not
change.
(c) Managed State (Lake) Water Quality Classification - the water quality in the lake shall not
deteriorate.
(d) Aquatic Ecosystem (Bay of Plenty) Water Quality Classification – water quality shall be sufficient
to support diverse and healthy aquatic ecosystems.
(e) Contact Recreation Water Quality Classification - water quality shall be sufficient to allow contact
recreational uses.
(f) Water Supply Water Quality Classification - water quality shall be sufficient to allow for municipal
water supply purposes, while recognising water treatment may still be required.
(g) Drains with Ecological Values Water Quality Classification - water quality shall be sufficient to
support aquatic ecosystems, while recognising that aquatic ecosystems in such areas are limited.
(h) Regional Baseline Water Quality Classification - water quality shall not deteriorate.
Advisory Note
2. If a resource consent applicant is unable to avoid, remedy or mitigate adverse effects on the
environment, and does not meet Objective 13, the resource application is likely to be publicly
notified and/or consent may be declined.
Explanation/Intent of Rule
To allow Environment Bay of Plenty to assess the adverse effects of any discharge of contaminants
or water to the environment that is not otherwise addressed by other regional rules. The resource
consent process is an appropriate means of assessing such effects. Rule 37 applies to, but is not
limited to, comprehensive catchment discharges consents for stormwater, discharges from
contaminated sites, and large scale discharge of contaminants from trade and industrial premises
(including waste disposal discharges).
Assessment Criteria
When assessing resource consent applications under this rule, Environment Bay of Plenty will have
particular regard to, but not be limited to, the following provisions as appropriate to the nature of the
discharge:
Objective 4, 5, 6, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 23, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34
Policy 5, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 38, 42, 44, 45, 47, 48, 50, 51, 53, 54, 55, 56
Method 13, 17, 18, 20, 21, 56, 60, 77, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 118, 119, 120, 127, 135, 138,
139, Water Quality Classification Map, Schedule 9
1.3 Damming and Diversion of Water
These are the core proposed activities in this application that are primarily designed to provide
better flood protection. While reducing the flooding effects the activity does not comply with Rule
44A and by reference Rule 30 an therefore is a Discretionary activity
Rule 48 Discretionary – Damming or Diversion of Water
The damming or diversion of water that is:
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