Appendix B – Pest and Weed Management Plan (5 MB) - Santos

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6. Project Weed Management 6.1 Management of Access to the Project Area 6.1.1 Requirements The Contactor shall establish a system for the control of vehicles within and between weed management zones and this system shall be documented in the CPWMP submitted to the Company for approval. The minimum requirements are outlined below. • Prior to entering or leaving the Project Area vehicles, plant and/or equipment shall: – Be washed down and certified clean – Provide/be issued with a Weed Hygiene Declaration Form • Additional washdown and certification will be required: • When travelling from a ‘dirty’ weed management zone to a ‘clean’ weed management zone (refer to Section 2.2.1). Vehicles will require the old sticker to be removed and a new one issued • All vehicles shall display the appropriate sticker(s) to define the zone they are approved to access and travel within • Different stickers shall represent authorisation for different zones and each sticker shall be numbered • Signage shall be installed at key points within the Project Area clearly outlining the Zone and certification requirements for entry and exit • Site specific washdown facilities shall be established in accordance with Section 5.1 and operated in accordance with Section 6.3. • Boundary fence lines shall be marked both on alignment sheets and in the field, and crews shall not transfer anything across these lines unless authorised by the relevant Supervisor • No organic material shall be moved between zones • No haybales or equivalent materials shall used on the project Clear and Grade Crew • Clear and grade crew will be subject to additional washdown at defined locations along the ROW where the specific weed infestation changes occur (eg Prickly Acacia, Mother of Millions and Rubber Vine) • This will apply between specified properties within relevant zones • The location of additional washdown points shall be clearly identified both on alignment sheets and in the field • Washdowns in this situation shall be recorded by the Environmental Officer or the Weed Inspector in the relevant Washdown Log 6.2 Road Vehicles and Deliveries The protocols for access to the Project Area outlined in Section 6.1 shall apply to all vehicles, including delivery vehicles, buses etc, even if they are only travelling on sealed public roads. The Contractor may propose an alternate system (must be approved by the Company prior to implementation) that includes the following requirements: • Vehicles that are limited to travel on public roads must not leave a public road unless it is washed down and certified again prior to re-entering that public road Page 6-17
• Delivery vehicles travelling off sealed public roads must wash down and be certified for all travel from a ‘dirty’ to a ‘clean’ zone 6.3 Operation of Washdown Facilities 6.3.1 Requirements • Site specific weed facilities shall be established in accordance with Section 5.1. • Stickers designating vehicle cleanliness and zone authorisation shall only be administered: – By a Weed Inspector – Once a vehicle is certified clean – For the zone where access is required • Stickers may only be removed by a Weed Inspector • Procedures for the washdown and inspection of vehicles shall: – Be established and documented in the CPWMP – Comply with the Queensland Government Checklist for Clean-down and Inspections (refer to Section 8) • The vehicle/plant/equipment operator shall maintain the Washdown Log for all washdowns completed (refer to Attachment B) • The Weed Inspector shall maintain a Washdown Register of all washdowns and vehicle/plant/equipment certifications completed at their allocated facility (refer to Attachment C for an example of a washdown register) • Stickers shall be numbered and the corresponding number recorded on the Washdown Logs and Washdown Registers • Upon departure from the Project Area, all stickers shall be removed by a Weed Inspector Both a washdown log and washdown register are shown in Attachments B and C respectively. The washdown log is for the vehicles and is carried around in each piece of machinery. Signoff will be by the person operating the machinery. The washdown register is for the washdown bays themselves and will have signoff by a certified inspector. 6.3.2 Performance Indicators • Washdown Registers and Washdown Logs consistent and correspond to vehicle movements • Vehicles displaying correct stickers • Weed Inspectors present and certifying to appropriate standard at active washdowns • Washdown facilities are maintained and fully operable • No mature weeds in flower or seed throughout the ROW and Ancillary works areas 6.4 Inspection and Monitoring The Contractor shall establish an Inspection and Monitoring Program defining the scope, the interval and responsibility. The program shall be documented within the CPWMP. As a minimum, the inspection and monitoring program shall include: • Random checks on cleanliness of vehicles/plant/equipment and completion of Washdown Logs Page 6-18
Page 1 and 2: Appendix B Pest and Weed Management
Page 3 and 4: TABLE OF CONTENTS ATTACHMENTS .....
Page 5 and 6: 1. Introduction 1.1 Purpose The pur
Page 7 and 8: Term Project Area Washdown Log Wash
Page 9 and 10: - Fencing Crew • Clear and grade
Page 11 and 12: 3. General provisions 3.1 Responsib
Page 13 and 14: 4. Company Pre-Construction Weed an
Page 15 and 16: 5. EPC Contractor Pre-Construction
Page 17: searches) and day. Undertaken incid
Page 21 and 22: 7. Project Pest Management 7.1 Prev
Page 23 and 24: Table 1: Pest Management Planning F
Page 25 and 26: 8. Post Construction 8.1 Monitoring
Page 27 and 28: Attachments Attachment A Existing W
Page 29 and 30: Attachment B - Example Washdown Log
Page 31: Attachment D - Weed Management Plan
Page 34 and 35: Appendices A B GLNG Weed Survey Res
Page 36 and 37: Preparation of reports, results tab
Page 38 and 39: 2. Methodology Weed surveys were co
Page 40 and 41: 3. Results 3.1 Declared Weeds Along
Page 42 and 43: mother-of-millions and rubber vine
Page 44 and 45: Property Parcel Number Giant Rat’
Page 46 and 47: Table 3 Properties with small infes
Page 48 and 49: Property Parcel Number T-072.6 Numb
Page 50 and 51: Weed management recommendations: Pr
Page 52 and 53: Weed management recommendations: Pr
Page 54 and 55: 5. References Bureau of Meteorology
Page 56 and 57: Last updated: 17 June 2010 GLNG Wee
Page 58 and 59: Weeds Identified During Field Surve
Page 64 and 65: Property Parcel Number Lot on Plan
Page 66 and 67: Property Parcel Number Lot on Plan
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Appendix B Weed Management Plan Ove
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Attachment E - Pest Animal Profiles
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Species Name: Vulpes vulpes (Europe
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Species Name: Bufo marinus (Cane to
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